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Age of Empires II: Definitive EditionVSAncestors Legacy

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

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Quality
91Popularity
44Value
91
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
Historical Low!
in 7 hours
−73% $9.35
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Ancestors Legacy

Ancestors Legacy

Quality
78Popularity
30Value
76
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−95% $1.73
Buy Now

Winner

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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10
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
10 of 15 metrics
Ancestors Legacy
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.35 -
$1.73 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.03 -
$1.57 Wins
Best Current Discount
-73% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
113 price changes -
131 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
95% positive Wins
80.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
158.0K Wins
5.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
150.0K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
7.9K -
1.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16.7K Wins
25 -
Steam Recommendations
158.0K Wins
5.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
357 Wins
62 -
Supported Languages
17 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2019 Wins
May 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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 II: 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 II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −73% $9.35Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +16% $10.87View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +274% $34.99View
Steam
Steam +274% $34.99View
Ancestors Legacy

Ancestors Legacy

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −95% $1.73Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +85% $3.20View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$34.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$34.99View
Steam
Steam$34.99View

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (157,913 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
157,913 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$9.35 — very accessible price
73% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Strong +40% player growth
18,247 concurrent players — very healthy
157,913 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Ancestors Legacy

Quality

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

80% positive (5,774 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
5,774 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.73 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.57)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +48% player growth
37 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAge of Empires II: Definitive EditionAncestors Legacy
Release Date
November 14, 2019
May 22, 2018
Developers
World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive
Destructive Creations
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Destructive Creations
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
357
62

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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

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 II: Definitive Edition or Ancestors Legacy?

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Ancestors Legacy 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 II: Definitive Edition worth buying over Ancestors Legacy?

Based on the metrics, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition 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. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 03:51 PM UTC

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