


Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Age of Empires II (Retired)

Higher community rating
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
+16
rating points
More player ratings
Age of Empires II (Retired)
222 ratings

Similarity Breakdown
Same
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Genres
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Themes
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Features
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Features
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | Age of Empires II (Retired) |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2019 | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Rating | 83/100 (187 ratings) | 67/100 (222 ratings) |
| Genres | Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy | Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy |
| Themes | HistoricalWarfare | HistoricalWarfare |
| Features | naval combat4kaztecshistorical eventsmonkrenaissanceancient civilizationcamelelephantfeudalismhistorical inaccuracysiege warfarethe crusadesvoiced narrationcastle | real-time |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires II (Retired) have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition stands out for naval combat, 4k, aztecs.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.
