Game series
Every Total War: Shogun game, in release order
The 3 Total War: Shogun games in the Tier catalog, from 2000 to 2012, in release order.
255 critic and player ratings across the series.
Where to start
Start with Shogun: Total War (2000), the first game in the series.
Total War: Shogun 2 is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 88/100.
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01
Shogun: Total War
84
/100
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02
Total War: Shogun 2
88
/100
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03
Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai
FAQ
How many Total War: Shogun games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 3 Total War: Shogun games, released between 2000 and 2012. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Total War: Shogun?
This page lists every Total War: Shogun game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Shogun: Total War (2000). The highest-rated entry is Total War: Shogun 2, a common starting point for newcomers.