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Deal | This strategy game set in ancient China, loved by 72% of players, is 70% off on Steam

An image showing a siege in Total War: Three Kingdoms, currently 70% off.
ⓘ Creative Assembly
An image showing a siege in Total War: Three Kingdoms, currently 70% off.
Released on Steam on May 23, 2019, Total War: Three Kingdoms takes place in ancient China, where your goal is to conquer and unify the realm. To do so, you’ll need to rely on armies, heroes, diplomacy, and good strategy.

Set in 190, you'll have to build your empire through force and diplomacy and become the new emperor of China. That's what Total War: Three Kingdoms, currently available for $11.99 following a 70% discount, is all about.

To unify China and shape its future, you’ll choose from 12 legendary warlords. Take on the role of a warrior or a statesman, recruit troops and heroes, and lead your army into battle.

According to the developers at Creative Assembly, each hero has their own personality, and the relationships between them will help shape China's future. The actions you take during battles will also have consequences, fostering both friendships and rivalries.

As in other games in the Total War series, conquering settlements is key. To do so, use your armies and war machines to expand your territory and defeat your rivals. Diplomacy can also help you forge powerful alliances or turn a situation to your advantage.

An image showing an army in Total War: Three Kingdoms.
ⓘ Creative Assembly
An image showing an army in Total War: Three Kingdoms.
An image showing a battle in Total War: Three Kingdoms.
ⓘ Creative Assembly
An image showing a battle in Total War: Three Kingdoms.

On Steam, 72% of the 108,317 reviews are positive. Metacritic shows higher scores, with a Metascore of 85 and a user score of 7.5. Players praise its story, world, and graphics. However, several players feel that the developers have abandoned this game.

The tutorial seems to lack information, and some players have criticized the in-game economy during the campaigns. Finally, according to SteamDB, this sale ends on October 8, 2026, and the price will return to $39.99. And some DLCs are also on sale during this period.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-10- 2 (Update: 2026-10- 2)