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Total War: PHARAOH — strategy at the end of the Bronze Age
Total War: PHARAOH is a historical strategy from Creative Assembly, the studio that practically defined the genre of grand historical warfare. This time the series reaches deep into the past — the late Bronze Age, around 1200 BC. It is an era when the mighty powers of the Eastern Mediterranean begin to wobble one after another, with the infamous Bronze Age Collapse looming on the horizon — the moment when trade networks fall apart, kingdoms crumble and whole civilizations vanish. You enter this story not as an observer, but as the one who can either hold the world together or become the very force that topples it.
As in every Total War, the gameplay stands on two pillars. The first is the turn-based global campaign map, where you manage the economy, develop settlements, run diplomacy, forge and break alliances, and scheme around the era's greatest prize — the title of Pharaoh. The second pillar is the massive real-time battles, where thousands of warriors clash under your command: chariots, spearmen, archers and the elite units of legendary leaders.
Ancient Egypt, the Hittites and the Canaanites
The setting of PHARAOH is not an abstract fantasy map but a recognizable world of Ancient Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean. You can lead different peoples, each with its own character and playstyle: the Egyptians with their priestly and military power, the fearsome Hittites of Anatolia, and the Canaanites balancing between their great neighbors. Every faction has legendary leaders with their own ambitions, bonuses and story arcs. That means the same era feels completely different depending on who you choose: an Egyptian pretender and a Hittite king carve their roads to power through different lands and different conflicts.
On top of this runs the court and pretenders system. Power in PHARAOH is not a static crown but a constant struggle. Rivals scheme, gain influence, and you have to outplay them not only on the battlefield but on the political stage too. The Pharaoh's crown goes to the one who can blend the sword with cold calculation.
Weather and the elements as part of battle
One of the standout features of this entry is its living, dangerous environment. Battles in PHARAOH unfold under the open sky, and that sky knows how to punish. Sandstorms cut visibility and break formations, thunderstorms and downpours turn the field into a quagmire, river floods reshape the terrain, and fires can scorch entire sections of the map along with anyone caught in them. The elements here are not decoration but a full tactical factor. Sometimes a storm used wisely is worth a whole unit: you can hide a maneuver in a sandstorm or push the enemy toward where the fire will catch them.
Add deep unit customization to this and you get a sandbox where almost no two battles are the same. You tailor your army to your faction, the terrain and the weather, and every decision carries weight. It is exactly this blend of historical authenticity and tactical freedom that makes PHARAOH a game you want to come back to, campaign after campaign.
How you receive Total War: PHARAOH
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There are two conditions worth checking in advance so everything goes smoothly. First, your Steam account region must match the gift region — that is a specific trait of gift delivery. Second, Total War: PHARAOH must not already be in your library, otherwise the gift simply will not go through. If both conditions are met, all that is left is to launch a campaign and decide whose name will be written into the history of the late Bronze Age.
Price and edition
This listing offers the Standard Edition — the full base version of Total War: PHARAOH with everything you need for a grand historical campaign: the global map, factions, legendary leaders and massive battles. The price depends on the gift region, so check the current cost and pick the region that matches your account. That way you get a fair price tailored to your own Steam.
More to explore for Total War fans
If the historical branch of the series is what hooks you, take a look at A Total War Saga: TROY — it brings the same Bronze Age era into the setting of the Trojan War and myth. Players who love intrigue and power struggles will enjoy Total War: THREE KINGDOMS with its focus on characters and the diplomacy of ancient China. And if you want something about building a civilization from scratch and forging humanity's own path through the ages, check out Humankind. All three complement the collection of any strategist who enjoyed the scale of PHARAOH.
🔗 From the same universe
On the same topic we also have: Total War: WARHAMMER III, Total War: WARHAMMER II, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition, Total War: WARHAMMER.