Action · October 11, 2023
Total War: PHARAOH (2023)
In Total War: PHARAOH immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction. With dynamic real-time battles and incredible turn-based empire management, will you rise to become Egypt’s last great Pharaoh, or a conquering Great King of the Hittites? Or will you take command of the Sea Peoples’ bloodthirsty hordes and drive the Bronze Age Collapse? With the Bronze Age Collapse looming and the dark sails of the Sea Peoples filling the horizon the people of Egypt cry out for a new leader. Many desire the power of the throne, but the path to becoming Pharaoh is a perilous one. Unearth a breathtakingly vibrant recreation of the Bronze Age Collapse as you battle societal disarray, face natural disasters and fight to protect your people against waves of invaders. Enemy armies aren’t the only challenges to overcome on the battlefield. Lead your soldiers through sudden and dramatic shifts in weather, such as torrential rain and sandstorms, and witness the tides of battle turn as it directly impacts the surrounding terrain. Beware the threat of fire too, as battles can become engulfed in flames, striking and spreading across the battlefield as it burns forests and damages the foundations of enemy settlements. Prove your legitimacy to become Pharaoh, Great King of the Hittites, or command the invasion of the Sea Peoples, and expand your growing empire on a campaign map that spans the rich cultural hubs of Egypt, Canaan and Anatolia. With a choice of ten Faction Leaders, step into their unique playstyles and take charge of diverse unit rosters. Whether you’re charming the courts as a peerless diplomat, charging into battle as an unwavering commander or causing chaos as a fearless warlord, become a leader that history will remember. On your journey to becoming Pharaoh, uncover a beautifully lush and vibrant recreation of ancient Egypt at the height of its power. From the fertile banks of the river Nile to the windswept, arid deserts of the Sinai Peninsula and the mountainous crags of ancient Anatolia, this magnificent visual reimagining brings the beauty and brutality of Egypt’s most tumultuous era to life. With a brand-new Campaign Customisation feature, no two campaigns will ever feel the same. Determine how you play with an extended range of campaign customisation options, such as random starting positions for all factions, detailed resource settings, the ability to toy with natural disasters and much more. With an abundance of options, stack the odds against yourself for an added challenge or become an unmatched power to breeze your way to victory.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 119
- RTS · 113
- Grand Strategy · 110
- Action · 101
- Tactical · 101
- War · 95
- Multiplayer · 83
- Atmospheric · 82
- Singleplayer · 82
- Turn-Based Strategy · 77
- PvP · 75
- Historical · 68
- 4X · 45
- Capitalism · 39
- Management · 33
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 5.1k Steam reviews | Top 59% in Action |
| Positive rating | 64% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 92% |
| Engagement hours | 9 h average | Top 51% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German volume_up
- Spanish - Spain
- Czech
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
- Traditional Chinese
- Turkish volume_up
Full audio (4)
- English
- German
- Simplified Chinese
- Turkish
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Accessibility
- Color Alternatives
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
Input & Comfort
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
Other
- Single-player
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
9h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
76
Steam unlocks available
Reception Metrics
Steam community
64%Mixed · 5.1k reviews
3.2k positive · 1.8k negative
Curator recommendations
3.5k
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 11, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Base price | $9.99 -75% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
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