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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Age of History II

Age of History II

Quality
73Popularity
38Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now
VS
Imperator: Rome

Imperator: Rome

Quality
68Popularity
35Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈20h
-71% $11.76
Buy Now

Winner

Age of History II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Age of History II
9 of 14 metrics
Imperator: Rome
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.99 Wins
$11.76 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.34 Wins
$11.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-71% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
116 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
76/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.9% positive Wins
65.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
47.2K Wins
19.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
42.5K Wins
12.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.8K Wins
6.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
366 Wins
352 -
Steam Recommendations
47.2K Wins
19.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
72 Wins
Supported Languages
19 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2018 -
Apr 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAge of History II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeImperator: Rome

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Age of History II
Imperator: Rome

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Age of History II

Age of History II

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now
Imperator: Rome

Imperator: Rome

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $11.76Buy Now
Steam
Steam +240% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +240% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Age of History II

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (47,225 reviews) — very positive reception
47,225 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-57% player drop
318 concurrent players — smaller but active
47,225 total reviews — proven game with large community

Imperator: Rome

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

66% positive (19,414 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
19,414 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$11.76 — reasonable price
71% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($11.31)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-52% player drop
243 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,414 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAge of History IIImperator: Rome
Release Date
November 21, 2018
April 25, 2019
Developers
Łukasz Jakowski
Paradox Development Studio
Publishers
Łukasz Jakowski Games
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
72

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Age of History II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/7®/8®/10®
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Single Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
  • Storage: 420 MB available space

Imperator: Rome

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5- 3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 380

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Age of History II or Imperator: Rome?

Age of History II won the comparison against Imperator: Rome 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 History II worth buying over Imperator: Rome?

Based on the metrics, Age of History II 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. Imperator: Rome currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC

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