Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (AppID: 813780)
Type: game
Genre: Strategy
Developer: World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: Nov 2019
Metacritic:
84/100
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Rule the Ages on Steam
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition maintains a green-rated player base. Currently priced at $0.35, it represents yellow value compared to similar Strategy games.
Total Players
18.9K
— Active
Price
$0.35
Genre
Strategy
Developer
World's Edge
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Definitive Collection
Real-Time Players
19.6K
(24h)
Estimated Owners
2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Wait — $34.99.
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
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~21 days until next sale
Player Health
Healthy — 17.2K daily average.
Stable player base with low churn risk.
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-16% trend
Multiplayer Viability
Healthy — 18.9K CCU.
Strong player base for matchmaking.
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Stable population
Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 90/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Fair Value — 100th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $34.99.
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Premium pricing tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition worth buying right now?
Wait — $34.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
How many people play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Healthy — 17.2K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 18.9K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
What do players think of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Very Positive — score 90/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Price History
Lowest Price
$0.12
Apr 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.35
US region
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- Requires an Apple processor
- OS: macOS 15.7
- Processor: Apple M1 (8‑core CPU)/Apple A18 Pro (6-core CPU) or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Apple M1 (7‑core GPU)/Apple A18 Pro (5-core GPU) or better
- Storage: 16 GB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
32,99€ (EUR)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Adjustable Text Size
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Mouse Only Option
Narrated Game Menus
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Family Sharing
Tags
2D
Action
Adventure
Base Building
City Builder
Classic
Co-op
Great Soundtrack
Historical
Isometric
+10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Japanese, Korean*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian, Simplified Chinese*, Spanish - Latin America*, Traditional Chinese*, Turkish, Vietnamese, Spanish - Spain*, Polish, Hindi, Malay
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiide/
Player-to-Price Ratio
560.3
7-day avg players per $1 spent
Current Pricing
💰
32,99€
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.12
(Apr 2026)
Additional Information
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Achievements
357
total achievements
Featured:
Aztec Victory
Berber Victory
👍
Recommendations
155.6K
positive reviews
🇩🇪
USK Rating
12
German rating
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DEJUS Rating
12
Brazilian rating
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DLC Available
15
downloadable content
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Support
🎁
Purchase Options
1
package options
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About This Game
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
Detailed Description
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever, now with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a fully remastered soundtrack, and now includes three expansions with the base game: “Lords of the West,” “Dynasties of India,” and “Dawn of the Dukes.” Frequent updates include events, additional content, new game modes, and enhanced features.
Explore all the original Campaigns and the best-selling expansions like never before. With over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history, improved experiences await. Head online to challenge other players in your quest for world domination with more than 45 different Civilizations. Recent updates include ongoing support for the Scenario Editor, Quick Play for easy social games, enhancements to the game UI, and more!
Choose your path to greatness with an eye-catching and engaging remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.
Explore all the original Campaigns and the best-selling expansions like never before. With over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history, improved experiences await. Head online to challenge other players in your quest for world domination with more than 45 different Civilizations. Recent updates include ongoing support for the Scenario Editor, Quick Play for easy social games, enhancements to the game UI, and more!
Choose your path to greatness with an eye-catching and engaging remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are playing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition right now?
There are currently approximately 17 297 players online.
What is the price and genre of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
$34.99 brings you a classic real‑time strategy experience featuring deep tactical gameplay.
"Which studio developed Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and who publishes it?"
"World's Edge" developed the game while Xbox Game Studios serves as its publisher.
"What features make Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition stand out from other strategy games?"
"It offers an unprecedented mix—42 distinct civilizations, an in‑game editor for custom maps or mods, extensive campaign content (229 missions), co‑op play plus full cross‑play integration."
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