Age of Empires: Definitive Edition vs Ancestors Legacy
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ancestors Legacy wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ancestors Legacy is R$7.99 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of Empires: Definitive Edition | Ancestors Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 64 |
| Quality | 78 | 78 |
| Value | 35 | 81 |
| Popularity | 34 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 16.33 | R$ 8.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.4% positive | 80.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 673 | 28 |
Where to buy
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Empires: Definitive Edition | Ancestors Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 19, 2019 | May 22, 2018 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Forgotten Empires | Destructive Creations |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Destructive Creations |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 / (64-bit only) |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater (4 HW threads) | AMD Octa-Core / Intel Quad-Core processor running at 3.4 GHz (AMD FX X8 8350 or Intel Core i5 3570 or newer architectures are recommended) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 650; AMD HD 5850 | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated with at least 2048MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support. AMD Radeon R9 285 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 and above are recommended graphic cards. |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Empires: Definitive Edition or Ancestors Legacy?
Ancestors Legacy won the comparison against Age of Empires: Definitive Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition worth buying over Ancestors Legacy?
Based on the metrics, Ancestors Legacy won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Ancestors Legacy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC