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Age of Empires II (Retired) 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 (Retired)Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
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 (Retired) | Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 68/100 | 75/100 |
| Steam reviews | 84,753 | 36,902 |
| Price now | $19.99 | $34.99 |
| Historic low | $19.99 — that's now | $34.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 3,393 | 5,105 |
| Playing now | 2,955 | 4,968 |
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Developer | Skybox Labs | World's Edge |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios | Xbox Game Studios |
| Languages | 10 | 13 |
| DLC | 3 | 10 |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Playable |
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