Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition vs The Settlers® 7 : History Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Settlers® 7 : History Edition is R$54.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition | The Settlers® 7 : History Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 59 |
| Quality | 84 | 54 |
| Value | 55 | 62 |
| Popularity | 42 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 85.31 | R$ 30.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.9% positive | 62.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8.2K | 25 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition | The Settlers® 7 : History Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 28, 2021 | January 22, 2019 |
| Developers | World's Edge, Forgotten Empires | Ubisoft Blue Byte |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | CPU with AVX support required | 64-bit CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM | 256 MB DirectX 11–compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition or The Settlers® 7 : History Edition?
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition won the comparison against The Settlers® 7 : History Edition 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 The Settlers® 7 : History Edition?
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. The Settlers® 7 : History Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC