Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition artwork

Every Age of Empires Game Ranked

Age of Empires spans 5 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2018 and 2024. The highest-rated is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (86) and the lowest is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (67). Across 78 critic reviews, the series averages 78, and Age of Mythology: Retold has drawn the most reviews.

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    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

    86
    9 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2019·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|S
    “Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the popular strategy game with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content.”
    — Worth Playing · 85/100
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    Age of Mythology: Retold

    Age of Mythology: Retold

    82
    25 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2024·Xbox Game Studios
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
    “Age of Mythology: Retold is a remastered version of Ensemble Studio’s hugely influential 2002 original.”
    — Push Square · 80/100
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    Age of Empires IV

    Age of Empires IV

    81
    24 critic reviews·Oct 27, 2021·Xbox Game Studios
    PC
    “Age of Empires 4 is a deeply enjoyable return for the series. It puts history front and centre, and opts to refresh its gameplay instead of reinvent it. That may not be enough for some.”
    — TheSixthAxis · 80/100
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    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    76
    14 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2020·Xbox Game Studios
    PC
    “Age of Empires III Definitive Edition is a lovingly reworked classic of the RTS genre that modernises in all the right ways. It also serves as the perfect way to prepare for next year's long awaited Age of Empires IV.”
    — TheSixthAxis · 80/100
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    Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

    Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

    67
    6 critic reviews·Feb 19, 2018·Microsoft Studios
    PC
    “It’s a very solid remaster of a classic game, and those looking for a nostalgia trip to 20 years ago should look no further.”
    — GameGrin · 70/100

Age of Empires games in release order

  1. 1997Age of Empires—
  2. 1999Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings—
  3. 2002Age of Mythology—
  4. 2005Age of Empires III—
  5. 2008Age of Empires: Mythologies—
  6. 2011Age of Empires: Online—
  7. 2014Age of Empires: Castle Siege—
  8. 2015Age of Empires: World Domination—
  9. 2021Age of Empires IV81
  10. 2023Return to Empire—
  11. 2024Age of Mythology: Retold82
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