Alternatives to Age of Empires

0 A.D.

0 A.D. is a free and open-source real-time strategy game of ancient warfare developed by Wildfire Games. It is a historical strategy game that focuses on the period of time starting from 500 B.C.E to 500 C.E., covering the rise and fall of some of the world’s greatest civilizatio...

0 A.D. was originally based on Age of Empires II and is a /great/ alternative to the series. It includes many advanced features and multiplayer support, and it's completely open source! How much better can you get (0 A.D. is currently in alpha development, so it's missing a couple of bugs and some features, but it's still very playable and fun).

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Not only does it have most of the features present in AoE2, but it also enhances those features. The fact that it is open source also means: infinitely better mod support, constant improvements in artificial intelligence and other aspects of the game. Also free and easy to install and play multiplayer.

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Historically it is a good game and always will be.

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Starcraft

Starcraft is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It is a military science fiction video game that was released in 1998. Players take control of three unique races; the Terrans, the Protoss, and the Zerg. The objective of the game is to strategica...

OpenRA

OpenRA is an open-source real-time strategy game focused on classic Westwood titles. It is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux and supports online play with friends or against AI opponents. The game includes a powerful modding system which allows players to create their o...

Age of Mythology

Age of Mythology is a real-time strategy game in which players build civilizations, gather resources, and battle their opponents. The game is set in a mythical world where players can choose from three major civilizations: the Greeks, Egyptians, and Norse. Each civilization has i...

It is a kind of update of the Age of Empires series, as well as AOM Titans Expansions is an expanded version of this game.

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Warzone 2100

Warzone 2100 is a real-time strategy game developed by Pumpkin Studios and published by Eidos Interactive. The game is set in the future, after an asteroid strike has destroyed most of the planet. Players must build and command a wide variety of units and structures to survive th...

Widelands

Widelands is a free, open source real-time strategy game set in the early Middle Ages. Players build up their own civilizations and compete against each other in a variety of ways. The game has a vibrant community, with a wide range of user-created content that can be downloaded ...

Empire Earth

Empire Earth is a real-time strategy game developed by Stainless Steel Studios and released in 2001. In the game, players start out in the Prehistoric Age and progress up to the futuristic Nano Age. Players must manage resources, build an army and conquer their opponents. The gam...

Discontinued You can still buy this game on GOG.com

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MegaGlest

MegaGlest is a cross-platform, open source real-time strategy game written in C++ and using the OpenGL and SDL libraries. It's a 3D game with a fantasy theme, where players build and manage their own empires, research new technologies, build armies and battle against their oppone...

Similar gameplay. Great graphics.

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CaesarIA

CaesarIA is a city building and strategy game inspired by the Roman Empire. Players take control of a province, build up its infrastructure and resources, and manage its economy and population. Players must also defend their province from threats such as barbarians, pirates, and ...

openage

Openage is an open-source engine for playing classic real-time strategy games from the past, such as Age of Empires II and Stronghold. It consists of a library of game logic and a cross-platform game engine. The game logic is written in C, and the engine uses OpenGL for graphics ...

Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War

Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War is a real-time strategy (RTS) game based in the Warhammer 40000 universe. Players choose from one of four different races: Space Marines, Eldar, Orks, and Chaos, and engage in battles for control of the planet Kronus. Players must build and manage the...

Globulation 2

Globulation 2 is a real-time strategy game where players control a colony of ants-like creatures. The goal is to explore, build and expand the colony while managing resources, population and technology. The game features a unique population-control-oriented gameplay, allowing pla...

Earth

Earth is an online interactive game that allows users to explore the world and play various mini-games. The game is designed to be educational, giving players the chance to learn about different countries and cultures, as well as their geography and history. Players can explore t...

Littlewargame

Littlewargame is an online strategy game, where players are invited to take control of their very own in-game armies and build a powerful empire. Players can choose from a range of different units, from foot soldiers to tanks and helicopters, and battle against each other in a va...

SpellForce

SpellForce is a real-time strategy and role-playing game developed by Phenomic Game Development and published by JoWood Productions. It combines the elements of both genres and features a unique story-based campaign. The game features a mix of both real-time strategy and role-pla...

Dune Legacy

Dune Legacy is a free, open source remake of the classic real-time strategy game, Dune II. It features up-to-date graphics, improved audio and music, and a wide variety of bug fixes and minor improvements. The game faithfully recreates the original gameplay, while introducing a r...

Tropico

Tropico is a construction and management simulation video game developed by PopTop Software and published by Gathering of Developers in April 2001. The objective of the game is to stay in power as the ruler of a tropical island by balancing the needs of the population, the demand...

Forge of Empires

Forge of Empires (FOE) is a free-to-play, browser-based, strategy game developed by InnoGames and published in 2012. The game is set in the medieval period and it allows players to build their own city, develop their own economy and military, and battle their way through history....

Empire Rome Rising

Empire Rome Rising is a mobile game app (or website) that puts you in the shoes of a Roman Empire General. As General, you must build and manage your own Roman Empire. Create efficient cities, build and upgrade your army, and battle your enemies to expand your Empire. As you prog...

DomiNations

DomiNations is a free-to-play mobile strategy game developed by Big Huge Games and published by Nexon. The game is set in the ancient world, and allows players to build their own nation by choosing from eight different civilizations, each with its own unique look and abilities. P...

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