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Age of Empires: Definitive EditionVSAncestors Legacy

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

Quality
77Popularity
34Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−82% $3.61
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Ancestors Legacy

Ancestors Legacy

Quality
78Popularity
30Value
84
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 2 days
−95% $1.66
Buy Now

Winner

Ancestors Legacy wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Ancestors Legacy is currently cheaper ($1.66 vs $3.61 for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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7
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
7 of 14 metrics
Ancestors Legacy
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.61 -
$1.66 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.48 -
$1.57 Wins
Best Current Discount
-82% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
125 price changes -
136 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.4% positive Wins
80.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.3K Wins
5.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.1K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K -
1.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
675 Wins
33 -
Steam Recommendations
14.2K Wins
5.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
44 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2019 Wins
May 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAge of Empires: Definitive Edition

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeAncestors Legacy

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Ancestors Legacy

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −82% $3.61Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Ancestors Legacy

Ancestors Legacy

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −95% $1.66Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +8% $1.79View
Steam
Steam$6.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$34.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$34.99View

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

84% positive (14,286 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
14,286 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.61 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+21% player growth
633 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,286 total reviews — proven game with large community

Ancestors Legacy

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

80% positive (5,787 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
5,787 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.66 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.57)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +143%
51 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAge of Empires: Definitive EditionAncestors Legacy
Release Date
August 19, 2019
May 22, 2018
Developers
World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus
Destructive Creations
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Destructive Creations
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
44
62

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater (4 HW threads)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650; AMD HD 5850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Ancestors Legacy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 / (64-bit only)
  • Processor: 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: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 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: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 24 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated DirectX 11 compatible soundcard
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.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC

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