Deal | Loved by 91% of players, this turn-based strategy game is 80% off on Steam

Developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA, Total War: Shogun 2 is a turn-based strategy game released on March 15, 2011, on Steam. And according to SteamDB, it is currently 80% off and available for $5.99 instead of $29.99 until July 16, 2026. 

This game takes place in the heart of the 16th century, in feudal Japan. The country, which was once united, is now divided into several clans engaged in a fierce struggle for power. As a player, you take on the role of a warlord, and your goal is to reunify Japan and become the new Shogun.

To achieve this, you'll need to lead your army into various real-time battles, whether on land or at sea. Thus, use your samurai to defeat each opponent and command your fleet of ships to attack your enemies' weak points.

Managing your empire will also have a major impact on your mission. You’ll need to develop your cities, gather various resources, and meet the needs of your citizens. As for cities captured from the enemy, you’ll also need to make the right political and military decisions.

Finally, it's also possible to play the main campaign with another player. In addition, online battles with up to eight players are available.

With more than 67,870 reviews on Steam, 91% of players have rated the game positively. Metacritic shows a Metascore of 90 and a user score of 8.3. Many players praise its world and its balanced gameplay. Some people also think that this game is the best of the franchise. However, fewer units are available, performance issues have been reported, and some bugs remain unfixed.

Disclaimer: Notebookcheck is not responsible for price changes carried out by retailers. The discounted price or deal mentioned in this item was available at the time of writing and may be subject to time restrictions and/or limited unit availability.