Strategy · 2009
Empire: Total War
The fifth part in the Total War series, Empire is set in the 18th century. The player controls over one of the powerful empires of the era, such as Great Britain, Spain or Russia. There are more than 50 factions in the game overall, although only the major civilizations are playable, while the rest are…
Key facts
- Released
- 3 March 2009
- Genre
- Strategy
- Length
- ≈ 4 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Feral Interactive, Creative Assembly
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Critics
- Metacritic 90
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 90 — critics loved it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Empire: Total War?
Expect about 4 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Empire: Total War with friends?
No, Empire: Total War is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Empire: Total War on?
Empire: Total War is available on PC.
Is Empire: Total War a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 90.
What games are like Empire: Total War?
In the same spirit: Napoleon: Total War, Medieval II: Total War and Total War: THREE KINGDOMS.
