Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition vs Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense is $13.15 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 IV: Anniversary Edition | Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 73 |
| Quality | 84 | 71 |
| Value | 72 | 98 |
| Popularity | 42 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $16.24 | $3.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.9% positive | 86.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8.2K | 641 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$16.24−59%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$32.99−18%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
Side by side over time
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary EditionLegion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition | Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 28, 2021 | October 1, 2021 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Relic Entertainment | AutoAttack Games |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | AutoAttack Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | CPU with AVX support required | Quad core from Intel or AMd at 2.8GHz+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM | Nvidia GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition or Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense?
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition won the comparison against Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense 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 IV: Anniversary Edition worth buying over Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense?
Based on the metrics, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary 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. Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC