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Lead an Egyptian, Hittite, or Sea Peoples faction through turn-based empire politics and resource management, then fight real-time battles.
Released 11 Oct 2023
Contend for the Throne
Scheme in Royal Courts
Trade Scarce Resources
In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.
Developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY · Published by SEGA









Set during the Bronze Age Collapse, the campaign puts you in command of one of ten faction leaders across Egypt, Canaan, and Anatolia. Pursue the Egyptian throne, become Great King of the Hittites, or lead the Sea Peoples’ invasion.
On the turn-based campaign map, expand your territory while managing resources, settlements, diplomacy, religion, and court politics. Faction leaders have distinct playstyles and unit rosters, while trade, outposts, and campaign events shape how you build and defend your empire.
When armies meet, take command in real-time battles where weather and terrain can change conditions, and fire can spread across the battlefield. Campaign customization lets you adjust settings such as faction starting positions, resource availability, and natural disasters.
The supplied reviews are sharply divided. Some players enjoy the Bronze Age setting and atmosphere, along with the campaign’s court politics, resource systems, and weather-shaped battles; others find the interface and AI frustrating, campaigns repetitive, or performance unreliable. Several positive reviews also describe the game as challenging and rewarding once its systems become familiar.






| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 76 |
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| Multiplayer | The provided information confirms single-player and online PvP. Steam features also list cross-platform multiplayer. A player review states multiplayer battles work well in both versus and co-op. No player counts or other multiplayer structure details are stated. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No information about mods or their effect on multiplayer is provided. |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |