Age of Empires II (Retired)
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.
- Released
- 2013
- Developer
- Skybox Labs
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 68
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- Not stated
What is Age of Empires II (Retired)?
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.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 8 April 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Skybox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Strategy |
| Languages | 11 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Age of Empires II (Retired) received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | Steam Workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | 3 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Age of Empires II (Retired)
24 games overlap with Age of Empires II (Retired) on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires.
Common questions about Age of Empires II (Retired)
What platforms is Age of Empires II (Retired) on?
Age of Empires II (Retired) is available on PC. It first released in 2013.
How much does Age of Empires II (Retired) cost?
$19.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Age of Empires II (Retired)?
96% of 102,820 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Overwhelmingly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Age of Empires II (Retired)?
68 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Age of Empires II (Retired) work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Age of Empires II (Retired) as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
Who made Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Age of Empires II (Retired) was developed by Skybox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios.