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Total War: WARHAMMER III

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

What works

  • Massive content and replayability
  • Unique factions with distinct mechanics
  • Immersive fantasy world and lore
  • Active modding community
  • Engaging strategic and tactical gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Exploitative dlc pricing
  • Initial bugs and technical issues
  • Long loading times
  • Some ai and balance problems
  • Steep learning curve for new players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath

  • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

  • Total War: WARHAMMER

  • Godsworn

  • Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition

  • Age of Wonders: Planetfall

More value-seeking

Games that feels like Total War: WARHAMMER III but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection

  • Borderlands 2

  • Guild Wars® Reforged

  • C.A.S.T. (CHERNOZEM ANOMALY STRIKE TEAM)

  • Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm

  • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution

Choose your own criteria ->

From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

  • Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms

  • Total War: SHOGUN 2

  • Total War: ATTILA

  • Medieval: Total War™ - Collection

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Total War: WARHAMMER III. These titles are not in What to play next.

Total War: WARHAMMER III: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Last update: 21/08/2026