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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
Age of Empires III: Definitive EditionLead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
| Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 84/100 | 75/100 |
| Steam reviews | 158,214 | 36,902 |
| Price now | $34.99 | $34.99 |
| Historic low | $34.99 — that's now | $34.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 25,090 | 5,105 |
| Playing now | 23,383 | 4,968 |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Platforms | PC, Series X|S, Xbox One | PC |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Developer | World's Edge | World's Edge |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios | Xbox Game Studios |
| Languages | 16 | 13 |
| DLC | 16 | 10 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
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