Total War: WARHAMMER II
Action
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
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Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.

Developers: CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Feral Interactive (Mac) Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publishers: SEGA Feral Interactive (Mac) Feral Interactive (Linux)
Release Date: Sep 28, 2017
Price (USD): $14.99
Current Players: 946

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(93%)
best entry
strategic depth
faction diversity
replayability
graphic quality
Vortex campaign
Warhammer II vs III
campaign complexity
DLC model
locked content
paywalls
AI issues
persistent bugs
The game is praised for its depth, diversity, and replayability within the Total War series, with mixed reviews regarding the Vortex campaign. However, many players express dissatisfaction with the DLC model as it feels as though essential content is locked behind additional costs. Despite some technical issues, many consider it the best in the series, providing exceptional strategic gameplay.

Positive Points

  • Many reviewers praise the game as the best entry in the Total War: Warhammer series, highlighting its strategic depth, faction diversity, and replayability.
  • Players appreciate the game's graphical quality, campaign design, and unique mechanics for different factions.
  • The game is lauded for its strong performances on various PC builds, including older systems, providing a smooth gaming experience.
  • Negative Points

  • There is significant criticism regarding the DLC model, with many players feeling that core content is locked behind paywalls and made expensive.
  • Some reviews mention persistent bugs and crashes, especially related to DLC integration and campaign saves.
  • Several players find the AI to be frustrating, with accusations of it being either too challenging or unfair by cheating.
  • Mixed Points

  • The Vortex campaign receives mixed feedback; some enjoy its focused narrative, while others find it overly complicated or limiting compared to the Mortal Empires campaign.
  • Opinions on Warhammer II vs. its sequel, Warhammer III, are divided, with some preferring the improvements in the sequel while others stick to Warhammer II due to its completeness.
  • Common Themes

  • The depth and variety of factions is a common positive theme, with players enjoying the unique playstyles and strategies each offers.
  • The game's DLC is a frequently mentioned issue, with wide discussions on its impact on the overall cost and enjoyment.
  • Updated 8/14/2026, 12:01:33 AM UTC