Total War
Creative Assembly's Total War is a series of strategy games that began with Shogun: Total War in June 2000. There have been a plethora of other Total War games since, covering a variety of different historical time periods and featuring a similar mix of turn-based and real-time strategy as the original game. Along with the series' many historical games, the Total War series is also known for its Warhammer releases.
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The 20 Best Games For Fans Of Medieval History
Whether it’s Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, For Honor, Crusader Kings 3, or more, fans have a lot of choices when it comes to medieval fantasy games.
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Every Total War Game, Ranked
The Total War franchise's legacy is studded with iconic strategy games. Here's how they stack up.
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Star Wars May Be the Next Total War Franchise Crossover, Following in Halo's Footsteps
Creative Assembly's long running Total War series may finally be crossing over with the Star Wars franchise, taking a similar path to Halo Wars' RTS.
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Total War’s Rumored Star Wars Game May Follow in Halo’s Footsteps
A Total War: Star Wars game sounds pretty exciting, but there is a strong chance that the gameplay loop is more reminiscent of one Halo title instead.
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Games That Blend Turn-Based & Real-Time Strategy
Strategy games come in all shapes and sizes, and these are a few that don't like being pigeon-held into one combat system.
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Why Star Wars' Rumored Total War Adaptation is Exactly What the Series Needs
A recent rumor has surfaced claiming that Creative Assembly is working on a Star Wars Total War game, and that's something the franchise truly needs.
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Rumor: Total War Star Wars Game in Development at Creative Assembly
A new Total War game set in the Star Wars universe may be in development at Sega subsidiary Creative Assembly, according to a new report.
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Best Action RTS Games, Ranked
Fans of real-time strategy games should look no further than these iconic RTS titles.
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21 Games To Play If You Like Age Of Empires
Fans of the Age of Empires franchise looking for great similar games to try should give these RTS and grand strategy titles a shot.
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7 Darkest Grand Strategy Games, Ranked
Players who enjoy a dark and gritty world in their grand strategy games should give the following titles a try.
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12 Games With Great Lord Of The Rings Mods
Lord of the Rings fans don't have to settle with just officially licensed games. These great mods for other games are a blast in their own right.
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5 Strategy Games That Blend Turn-Based & Real-Time
Combining turn-based and real-time mechanics can unlock new depths of strategy, as these examples illustrate.
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The Best RTS Games To Play If You Love Starcraft
Many fans will be itching for a similar game to Starcraft to play with no new sequel in sight. Here are the best games to scratch that itch.
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Civilization 7 Could Easily Be More Than a Grand Strategy Game
While the focus of Sid Meier's Civilization 7 should be on delivering a fantastic turn-based experience, Firaxis could take it to new heights.
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12 Best Games Set In The Napoleonic Era
The Napoleonic Wars marked an important epoch in European history. These games should satisfy the era's history buffs.
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7 Classic Strategy Games With Great HD Ports
These strategy games have gotten a modern facelift, making them ripe for newcomers to jump in and discover what made them classics of their era.
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Best Medieval Simulation Games
Combining both immersion and great mechanics, these medieval-themed games are ideal for fans of simulation titles and history.
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Best Naval RTS Games, Ranked
There are plenty of great RTS titles out there, but not all of them offer naval-based experiences. Here are the best ones that do.
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14 Grand Strategy Games That Support Co-Op
Grand strategy fans don't have to tackle the world alone. These grand strategy titles are great for those who would rather join forces in co-op.
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Total War: 10 Hardest Achievements To Unlock
The Total War series are notoriously complex 4X strategy games, with each having achievements that will push even experienced players to their limits.