Age of Empires IV: Anniversary EditionVSAge of Mythology: Retold
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Better Deal· Kinguin
Age of Mythology: Retold
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
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
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
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.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
- Processor: 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | CPU with AVX support required
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 4 GB of video RAM and 16 GB of system RAM
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition or Age of Mythology: Retold?
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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 IV: Anniversary Edition worth buying over Age of Mythology: Retold?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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 Mythology: Retold currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 08:56 PM UTC