Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
+6
rating points
More player ratings
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
187 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Stands Out
naval combat4kaztecs
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Stands Out
base building
Higher Rated
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy
Themes
HistoricalWarfare
Key Differences
Features
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
naval combat4kaztecshistorical eventsmonkrenaissanceancient civilizationcamelelephantfeudalism
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
base building
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2019 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Rating | 83/100 (187 ratings) | 77/100 (126 ratings) |
| Genres | Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy | Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy |
| Themes | HistoricalWarfare | HistoricalWarfare |
| Features | naval combat4kaztecshistorical eventsmonkrenaissanceancient civilizationcamelelephantfeudalismhistorical inaccuracysiege warfarethe crusadesvoiced narrationcastlefeudal japanknightsmayanreal time tacticssamurai | base building |
| 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 IV: Anniversary Edition 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.
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