What is the cheapest place to buy Age of Empires II (Retired)?

GreenManGaming at $19.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 3 stores we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is Age of Empires II (Retired) free?

No — Age of Empires II (Retired) is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $19.99.

Has Age of Empires II (Retired) ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $2.99. It is $19.99 today.

Is Age of Empires II (Retired) Steam Deck verified?

Yes. Valve has tested Age of Empires II (Retired) and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.

Can I play Age of Empires II (Retired) on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Age of Empires II (Retired). Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Age of Empires II (Retired) on PC Game Pass?

No — Age of Empires II (Retired) is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $19.99.

Age of Empires II (Retired)

Name: Age of Empires II (Retired)
Brand: Xbox Game Studios
Availability: InStock

Skybox Labs · April 9, 2013 · Strategy, RTS, Medieval, Multiplayer, Classic

Buy Age of Empires II (Retired) from GreenManGaming at $19.99 — the cheapest of 3 stores we compare.

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Overwhelmingly Positive96% · 102,84268Metacritic2,823playing now

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lowest tracked $2.99

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Age of Empires II (Retired) price by region

Age of Empires II (Retired) costs £14.99 in the United Kingdom, €18.99 in Europe (EUR), $19.99 in the United States, $19.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$21.99 in Canada, NZ$23.99 in New Zealand, A$28.46 in Australia, R$36.99 in Brazil and zł71.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Age of Empires II (Retired) offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£14.99	£14.99	—	3
Europe (EUR)	€18.99	€18.99	—	3
United Statesyour region	$19.99	$19.99	—	3
Georgia (USD)	$19.99	$19.99	—	3
Canada	CA$21.99	CA$21.99	—	3
New Zealand	NZ$23.99	NZ$23.99	—	2
Australia	A$28.46	A$28.46	—	2
Brazil	R$36.99	R$36.99	—	3
Poland	zł71.99	zł71.99	—	3

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About Age of Empires II (Retired)

✦ AI summary

Build and command civilizations across a thousand years of history in this real-time strategy classic, choosing from 18 unique cultures with distinct units and technologies. Conquer through extensive single-player campaigns or test your tactical prowess against other players online in the quest for global domination.

With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition in 2019, this edition is not the most current and will not be updated further.

In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience. Explore all the original single player campaigns from both Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and head online to challenge other Steam players in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Originally developed by Ensemble Studios and re-imagined in high definition by Hidden Path Entertainment, Skybox Labs, and Forgotten Empires, Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition to Steam!

Age of Empires II (Retired) — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Verified
Player modes: Single-player, Multiplayer
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Age of Empires II (Retired) price history

Age of Empires II (Retired) is $19.99 at GreenManGaming right now, compared across 3 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $2.99.

2026-06-18low $16.99 · now $19.99

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $16.99.

Age of Empires II (Retired) price changes · tracked since 18 Jun 2026
Date	Price	Store
1 Aug 2026	$19.99 ▲	Steam
3 Jul 2026	$16.99 ▼	—
2 Jul 2026	$19.99 ▲	—
19 Jun 2026	$16.99 ▼	—
18 Jun 2026	$19.99	—

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Age of Empires II (Retired) — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Age of Empires II (Retired)?: GreenManGaming at $19.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 3 stores we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) free?: No — Age of Empires II (Retired) is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $19.99.
Has Age of Empires II (Retired) ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $2.99. It is $19.99 today.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $16.99.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) Steam Deck verified?: Yes. Valve has tested Age of Empires II (Retired) and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.
Can I play Age of Empires II (Retired) on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Age of Empires II (Retired). Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) on PC Game Pass?: No — Age of Empires II (Retired) is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $19.99.

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players consistently praise this as a timeless classic strategy game that delivers engaging, satisfying gameplay without unnecessary changes. The main strength highlighted is that the developers respected the original formula rather than over-complicating it with new features, allowing the core experience to remain what players loved about it from the start.

Recommended Sep 7, 2026

its good, but definitive is better

Recommended Sep 7, 2026

I have been a fan of Age of Empires since the 1st game and fully enjoy this as well. If you are a 80's kid you will appreciate this just as much as I am

Recommended Sep 7, 2026

Nostalgic, but not the best version for current multiplayer.

Recommended Sep 6, 2026

Great way to enjoy your time diving deep into history.

Recommended Sep 6, 2026

Absolute classic, great to play even after many many years.

Not recommended Sep 6, 2026

Bought this game then the devs decided to reboot it a third time! Not buying anymore AoE.

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