Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
Expand your empire with new civilizations and epic battles
Alternatives
Choose The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici if…
- you want couch multiplayer without internet
- you need a detailed resource‑logistics system
- you prefer a Roman‑themed settlement simulation
- you value a classic 1996 graphics style
Choose Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings if…
- you want the original 1999 game content only
- you prefer a smaller install and fewer patches
- you don’t need the five extra civilizations
- you’re focused on the legacy single‑player campaign
- you value the proven multiplayer balance of the base game
Choose Age of Empires II: HD Edition if…
- you want both the base game and Conquerors content without
- you rely on Steam matchmaking for quick online games
- you plan to use Steam Workshop mods and custom maps
- you prefer a single‑click install that handles updates
Choose Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy if…
- you want campaigns that span both past and future settings
- you enjoy fighting across diverse geographic theaters like
- you need the revamped War Director for more tactical control
Choose Empire Earth II if…
- you want to play from prehistoric to futuristic eras
- you need a built‑in war‑planner for complex tactics
- you prefer a single purchase over adding expansions
- you want the crown system for military, economic, or
How to Decide
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors is a classic real‑time strategy expansion known for its five new civilizations, upgraded AI, and robust map editor, and it is beloved by strategy enthusiasts and history fans. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest leans on civilization‑specific powers and futuristic Mars campaigns; The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici is chosen for its split‑screen local multiplayer and deep economic simulation; Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings serves as the original base game that introduced the core medieval formula; Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy emphasizes a mix of historical and futuristic campaigns with revamped War Director mechanics; Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome adds four new civilizations and a dedicated Roman campaign expansion.
When weighing these options, focus on (1) the breadth and uniqueness of civilization content – the number and special abilities of playable factions differ markedly; (2) campaign scope and era coverage – some titles span from antiquity to sci‑fi futures while others stay medieval or Roman; (3) AI sophistication and difficulty scaling – upgraded AI is a selling point for The Conquerors and Rise of Rome but varies elsewhere; (4) multiplayer ecosystem – active online communities versus split‑screen‑only or largely inactive player bases can affect long‑term replayability; and (5) modding and map‑editor depth – the ability to create and share custom scenarios ranges from extensive (The Conquerors, Age of Kings) to more limited implementations.
All Alternatives
“Classic historical RTS with deep economy and unit management, a natural cross‑shop for Settlers II fans.”
“The Conquerors expansion – adds new civs but retains the exact RTS mechanics of AoE II.”
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