How to play the Total War games in order
17 games have been released in the Total War series so far (2000-2026).
The list below puts the games in release order, oldest first. For newcomers this is the safest route: You play the story and the gameplay the way the series grew. Each game's page has the details if you want to plan your own path.
Total War games in release order
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1
Shongun: Total War TR
2000
Jun 13, 2000
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2
Medieval: Total WarTR
2002
Aug 19, 2002
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3
Rome: Total WarTR
2004
Sep 22, 2004
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4
Medieval 2: Total WarTR
2006
Nov 10, 2006
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5
Empire: Total WarTR
2009
Mar 3, 2009
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6
Napoleon: Total War TR
2010
Feb 23, 2010
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7
Total War: Shogun 2TR
2011
Mar 15, 2011
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8
Total War: Rome 2TR
2013
Sep 3, 2013
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9
Total War: AttilaTR
2015
Feb 17, 2015
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10
Total War: Warhammer TR
2016
May 24, 2016
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11
Total War: Warhammer 2TR
2017
Sep 28, 2017
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12
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia TR
2018
May 3, 2018
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13
Total War: Three KingdomsTR
2019
May 23, 2019
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14
Total War Saga: Troy TR
2020
Aug 13, 2020
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15
Total War: Warhammer 3TR
2022
Feb 17, 2022
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16
Total War: Pharaoh TR
2023
Sep 29, 2023
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17
Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete EditionTR
2026
Oct 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many games are in the Total War series?
The Total War series has 17 games in total.
What is the first Total War game?
The first game in the series is Shongun: Total War , released in 2000.
What is the newest Total War game?
The most recent release is Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition (2026).
In what order should I play the Total War games?
The recommended order is release order: Shongun: Total War (2000), Medieval: Total War (2002), Rome: Total War (2004), Medieval 2: Total War (2006), Empire: Total War (2009), Napoleon: Total War (2010), Total War: Shogun 2 (2011), Total War: Rome 2 (2013), Total War: Attila (2015), Total War: Warhammer (2016) and more.