Age of Empires: Definitive Edition vs Battlezone 98 Redux
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Battlezone 98 Redux wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Battlezone 98 Redux is $5.85 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 | Battlezone 98 Redux |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 66 | 74 |
| Quality | 78 | 84 |
| Value | 66 | 100 |
| Popularity | 34 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.54 | $0.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.4% positive | 91.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 673 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$6.54−67%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$16.99−15%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy 
Side by side over time
Age of Empires: Definitive EditionBattlezone 98 Redux
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Empires: Definitive Edition | Battlezone 98 Redux |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 19, 2019 | April 18, 2016 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Forgotten Empires | Big Boat Interactive |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Rebellion |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater (4 HW threads) | Intel® Core™ i5 / AMD FX series or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 650; AMD HD 5850 | Microsoft® DirectX® 11.0 compatible graphics card with 1GB of memory (NVIDIA® GeForce® 400 series / ATI Radeon™ HD 7750) or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Empires: Definitive Edition or Battlezone 98 Redux?
Battlezone 98 Redux 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 Battlezone 98 Redux?
Based on the metrics, Battlezone 98 Redux 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. Battlezone 98 Redux currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC