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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Paid#16 of 98 in PC Games

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: A history-spanning strategy game with campaigns, online play and mod tools. Ranked #16 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for classic strategy campaigns and cross-play.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Classic strategy campaigns and cross-play
Free plan
No
Supported OS
Multiple
Facts checked
5 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Campaigns and missions span more than 1,000 years of history.
- Online PvP, co-op and cross-platform multiplayer are supported.
- Includes a scenario editor and in-game mod browsing and installation.
Where it doesn't
- It is a paid game, with a listed regular price of $34.99.
- Available on Windows and macOS, rather than a broad range of platforms.
- Its focus is real-time strategy, resource management and commanding armies.

Our verdict on Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a remastered real-time strategy game from Xbox Game Studios. Players build empires, manage resources and command armies, with campaigns and expansions spanning more than 1,000 years of history. Its mix of single-player missions and online matches makes it a fit for players who want both historical campaigns and multiplayer strategy. The game is available for Windows and macOS.

Campaigns and missions are central to the single-player offering, while online play includes player-versus-player matches and co-op. Cross-platform multiplayer broadens the options for playing with others, and spectator mode supports watching matches. For players who want to make or discover scenarios beyond the included campaigns, the game has a scenario editor plus in-game mod browsing and installation. That combination gives it options for both structured play and user-created content.

The listed regular price is $34.99, and there is no free plan; this is a paid desktop game. Its supported operating systems are Windows and macOS. Those looking for a real-time strategy game with campaigns, online modes and mod tools will find the feature set oriented toward those priorities. It is a less natural fit for someone seeking a free game, a game on a platform beyond Windows or macOS, or a genre other than strategy. Buyers choosing it should be comfortable with managing resources and commanding armies as core parts of play.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 5 Oct 2026.

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Genre	Strategy
Single-player	Yes
Online multiplayer	Yes
Controller support	Not verified
Mod support	Yes
Supported OS	Multiple
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Pricing	Paid
Website	ageofempires.com
Facts checked	5 Oct 2026

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