Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Impossible Creatures Steam Edition is $12.17 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 | Impossible Creatures Steam Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 69 |
| Quality | 91 | 86 |
| Value | 61 | 84 |
| Popularity | 48 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.89 | $0.72 |
| Steam Review Score | 95% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17.1K | 16 |
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 Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.72−93%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.07−89%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$2.09−79%Buy Side by side over time
Age of Empires II: Definitive EditionImpossible Creatures Steam Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | Impossible Creatures Steam Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2019 | November 11, 2015 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Forgotten Empires | Relic Entertainment, THQ Nordic |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 32 or 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent | 2 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better | DirectX compatible video card with 128 MB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition or Impossible Creatures Steam Edition?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Impossible Creatures Steam 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 II: Definitive Edition worth buying over Impossible Creatures Steam Edition?
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. Impossible Creatures Steam Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC