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24 games like Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Age of Empires, which both war, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy.
- Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is tagged Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer, City Builder, Historical, Classic by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 4 are from the same studio: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires II (Retired), Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition.
Why players value Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
The five things Steam players tag Age of Empires: Definitive Edition with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Strategy
- RTS
- Multiplayer
- Base-Building
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (84% of 15,619) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Age of Empires
Why it matched: both war, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 14 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; published by the same company.
Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.
Age of Empires at a glance Released 1997 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 84% positive of 15,616 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (84% of 15,616)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingCity BuilderHistoricalClassicRemakeMedieval
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, World's Edge; both historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, RTS and City Builder; released around the same time (2019).
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2019 Studio World's Edge Player sentiment 95% positive of 181,889 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 181,889)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, City Builder, Multiplayer, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSCity BuilderBase-BuildingHistoricalMedievalClassicReal-Time
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, World's Edge; both war, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and RTS; released around the same time (2020).
Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio World's Edge Player sentiment 86% positive of 54,770 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 54,770)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Base-Building, RTS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyBase-BuildingRTSCity BuilderHistoricalWarMedievalStory Rich
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Ancestors Legacy
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and RTS; released around the same time (2018).
Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.
Ancestors Legacy at a glance Released 2018 Studio Destructive Creations Player sentiment 79% positive of 8,645 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (79% of 8,645)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, RTS, Historical, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $6.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyMedievalRTSHistoricalReal-TimeWarGreat SoundtrackBase-Building
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Age of Empires II (Retired)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Skybox Labs; both historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Medieval.
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Age of Empires II (Retired) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Skybox Labs Player sentiment 96% positive of 102,820 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (96% of 102,820)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Medieval, Multiplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSMedievalClassicHistoricalBase-BuildingCity BuilderReal-Time
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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, World's Edge; both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; released around the same time (2021).
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio World's Edge Player sentiment 86% positive of 95,393 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (86% of 95,393)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingWarMedievalCity BuilderHistoricalIsometric
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Age of Empires III
Why it matched: both war, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and RTS; published by the same company.
Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
Age of Empires III at a glance Released 2005 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 54,758 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 54,758)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Base-Building, RTS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyBase-BuildingRTSCity BuilderHistoricalWarMedievalStory Rich
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Company of Heroes
Why it matched: both war, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War.
Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.
Company of Heroes at a glance Released 2006 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 18,707 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 18,707)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, RTS, War, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSWarHistoricalBase-BuildingClassicStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Halo Wars
Why it matched: both war, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; published by the same company.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.
Halo Wars at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 9,517 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 9,517)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingWarGreat SoundtrackClassicStory Rich
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Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Why it matched: both war, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and City Builder.
The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars at a glance Released 2007 Studio Danger Close Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 9,333 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 9,333)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Family Friendly, Level Editor, Strategy, RTS, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSCity BuilderBase-BuildingWarStory RichClassicGreat Soundtrack
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Medieval and War.
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 21,059 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 21,059)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building
Why players like it: Military, City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:City BuilderMedievalWarBase-BuildingStrategyReal-TimeIsometricRTS
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Age of Empires III (2007)
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; published by the same company.
Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time.
Age of Empires III (2007) at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ensemble Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 32,254 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 32,254)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingHistoricalCity BuilderWarReal-TimeClassic
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Company of Heroes 2
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War.
Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.
Company of Heroes 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 79% positive of 113,085 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (79% of 113,085)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, RTS, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSWarHistoricalBase-BuildingReal-TimeGreat Soundtrack
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Command & Conquer Remastered Collection
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; released around the same time (2020).
Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection at a glance Released 2020 Studio Petroglyph Player sentiment 91% positive of 34,961 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 34,961)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingClassicGreat SoundtrackWarRemakeIsometric
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Why it matched: both war, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building.
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic) at a glance Released 2007 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 95% positive of 11,931 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 11,931)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Warhammer 40K, Base-Building, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingReal-TimeWarClassicGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Why it matched: both war, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including War, Historical and Strategy.
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 at a glance Released 2005 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 88% positive of 2,173 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (88% of 2,173)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Shooter, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:WarHistoricalStrategyStory RichClassic
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Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Medieval; released around the same time (2023).
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2023 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 87% positive of 10,346 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 10,346)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $4.49 — $15.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:City BuilderStrategyMedievalRTSBase-BuildingIsometricHistorical
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Rome: Total War - Collection
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Historical and RTS.
Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.
Rome: Total War - Collection at a glance Released 2007 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,717 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 16,717)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Rome, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalRTSClassicWarGreat Soundtrack
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Cossacks 3
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War; released around the same time (2016).
Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!
Cossacks 3 at a glance Released 2016 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 82% positive of 16,136 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (82% of 16,136)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, War, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSWarHistoricalBase-BuildingCity BuilderIsometric
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Command & Conquer
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building.
Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.
Command & Conquer at a glance Released 1995 Studio Westwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 34,959 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 34,959)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingClassicGreat SoundtrackWarRemakeIsometric
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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Historical and War.
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 91% positive of 38,055 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 38,055)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Military, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalWarRTSGreat SoundtrackClassic
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Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Historical; released around the same time (2021).
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Total War: ROME REMASTERED at a glance Released 2021 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 77% positive of 13,722 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (77% of 13,722)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Action, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSHistoricalWarRemakeMedievalClassic
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Total War: WARHAMMER II
Why it matched: both war, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War; released around the same time (2017).
The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.
Total War: WARHAMMER II at a glance Released 2017 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 93% positive of 121,450 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (93% of 121,450)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSWarStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: both war, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Historical; released around the same time (2020).
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 143,235)
Matches Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition:StrategyMedievalHistoricalRTSWar
Common questions
What game is most like Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires, on the evidence we have. It both war, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Age of Empires: Definitive Edition" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Age of Empires: Definitive Edition do?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires II (Retired), Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition are also from World's Edge, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.