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Total Annihilation

Developed by Cavedog Entertainment · Published by Wargaming.net

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 18, 2015 Price$4.99 Metacritic86/100 Steam reviews3,547

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic86/100
Steam reviews3,547
Languages1

Overview

A strategy game by Cavedog Entertainment, published by Wargaming.net — single-player, multi-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 96% positive of 3,477
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players90
Player-voted tags:StrategyRTSClassicGreat SoundtrackSci-fiMultiplayerSingleplayerRobotsRetroAtmospheric1990'sBase-Building

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Total Annihilation.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8)
  • Processor: 100 MHz
  • Memory: 16 MB RAM
  • Graphics: SVGA
  • Storage: 400 MB available space

Recommended

  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM

Supported languages (1)

English

Total Annihilation FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Total Annihilation?

Steam classifies Total Annihilation as a Strategy game, developed by Cavedog Entertainment. What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

How much does Total Annihilation cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Total Annihilation at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Total Annihilation single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Total Annihilation: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Total Annihilation on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Total Annihilation for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Total Annihilation out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 18, 2015.

What platforms is Total Annihilation on?

Total Annihilation is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Total Annihilation single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.

How much does Total Annihilation cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

What is Total Annihilation's Metacritic score?

Total Annihilation has a Metacritic score of 86/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Total Annihilation?

Total Annihilation is developed by Cavedog Entertainment and published by Wargaming.net.

Where to get Total Annihilation

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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