Age of Empires III: Definitive EditionVSAge of Mythology: Retold
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Better Deal· GAMIVO
Age of Mythology: Retold
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is currently cheaper ($4.36 vs $13.93 for Age of Mythology: Retold) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.
Head-to-Head Metrics
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The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Statistics Over Time
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Player Count Trends
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· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Age of Mythology: Retold
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
- Processor: Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 42 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 4 GB VRAM
Age of Mythology: Retold
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: 3.6 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent and AVX support
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 or better
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Which is better: Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition or Age of Mythology: Retold?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Age of Mythology: Retold 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 III: Definitive Edition worth buying over Age of Mythology: Retold?
Based on the metrics, Age of Empires III: 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 III: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC