Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Company of Heroes 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Company of Heroes 2 is $8.93 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 II: Definitive Edition | Company of Heroes 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 71 |
| Quality | 91 | 80 |
| Value | 61 | 74 |
| Popularity | 48 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.89 | $3.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 95% positive | 80.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17.1K | 1.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$12.89−63%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$21.40−39%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$29.49−16%Buy Side by side over time
Age of Empires II: Definitive EditionCompany of Heroes 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | Company of Heroes 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2019 | June 25, 2013 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Forgotten Empires | Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | 64bit Windows 7 and above |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent | 3Ghz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better | 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 470 or Radeon HD 5850) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition or Company of Heroes 2?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Company of Heroes 2 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 Company of Heroes 2?
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. Company of Heroes 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC