Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition vs Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is R$18.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
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| Metric | Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition | Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 63 |
| Quality | 81 | 77 |
| Value | 72 | 77 |
| Popularity | 38 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 24.51 | R$ 6.41 |
| Steam Review Score | 85% positive | 76.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.8K | 24 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$24.51−79%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$99.00−17%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$119.00Buy Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$6.41−94%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$7.77−92%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$10.00−90%Buy Side by side over time
Age of Empires III: Definitive EditionAshes of the Singularity: Escalation
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition | Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2020 | November 10, 2016 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Forgotten Empires | Stardock Entertainment, Oxide Games |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Stardock Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better | Intel Core i5 or Equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p | 4 GB GDDR5 NVidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 390 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition or Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation 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 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation?
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. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC