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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Quality
91Popularity
50Value
61
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
−70% $10.54
Buy
VS
TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

StrategyEarly AccessRTSBase BuildingSingleplayer +15
Quality
60Popularity
13Value
89
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 1 day
−55% $8.03
Buy

Winner

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition wins 11 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.

Buy on Green Man Gaming
11
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
11 of 15 metrics
TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.68 -
$8.03 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.24 -
$8.03 Wins
Best Current Discount
-64% Wins
-55% -
Sales Frequency
209 price changes Wins
21 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95% positive Wins
83.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
159.6K Wins
37 -
Positive Steam Reviews
151.6K Wins
31 -
Negative Steam Reviews
8.0K -
6 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20.2K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
159.7K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
370 Wins
7 -
Supported Languages
17 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2019 -
Aug 2026 Wins
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.

MaybeTFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

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
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −70% $10.54Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +20% $12.68View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +105% $21.56View
Steam
Steam +232% $34.99View
TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −55% $8.03Buy
Steam
Steam +124% $17.99View

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Quality

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

95% positive (159,587 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
159,587 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.54: reasonable price
70% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($9.24)

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations: consistent player base.

Players up 10% in recent days
25,769 concurrent players: very healthy
147 new reviews: still being discovered
159,587 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (37 reviews): mostly positive
37 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$8.03: very accessible price
55% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 100% in recent days
Game detailsAge of Empires II: Definitive EditionTFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age
Release date
November 14, 2019
August 18, 2026
Developers
World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive
Wield Interactive
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
MicroProse Software
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
370
7

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

TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition or TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age?

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age 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 TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age?

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. TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

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