Games like Age of Empires II on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Age of Empires II (1999) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at € 19,99. One is made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Northgard: Definitive Edition Indie
€ 34,99A streamlined Viking-era RTS about claiming territory and surviving winters, easy to pick up in short sessions.
Northgard: Definitive Edition runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
€ 19,99The definitive 4K remaster with all expansions, new content and cross-play.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition runs on PC, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Age of Empires IV
€ 59,99The modern sequel with the same medieval flavour and stunning visuals.
Age of Empires IV is also an alternative to 4 other classics
Age of Empires IV runs on PC, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Age of Mythology: Retold
€ 29,99Ensemble's mythological cousin to Age of Empires, fully remade with modern controls and visuals.
Age of Mythology: Retold is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Age of Mythology: Retold runs on PC, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Age of Empires II are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Age of Empires II