1 – Age of Mythology: Retold
The closest thing we have to match the magic of the original Age of Empires 2 is the game that succeeded it, just a few years later. Age of Mythology is, in essence, a 3D Age of Empires 2, in a new mythological setting. The game managed to keep all of the RTS basics intact, even with its 3D transition, and still improved in most aspects.
The highlights of Age of Mythology are the introduction of new god powers, a roster of memorable, powerful mythological creatures, and a 32-mission-long cross-mythological romp campaign that will see you take Arkantos from an Atlantian admiral to becoming a full Demigod. Age of Mythology: Retold came out in 2024 with new and improved graphics, packaged all the original campaigns and expansions together, and it’s still in active development, with a recent Aztec expansion having been released in April 2026.
If you loved Age of Empires 2 and never jumped into Age of Mythology because of its mythological theme, let me assure you that, as someone who loves History, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into here as well that’ll please you.
Conclusion
The influence and grandiosity of Age of Empires 2 will never be forgotten, and the fact that it’s still one of the most played RTS titles even to this day is a testament to the enduring nature of its design. I think it’s going to be a while until we get a new Age of Empires 2; until then, I think these 15 games will keep you busy for a very long time. Whether you love the fantasy sci-fi settings of StarCraft II and Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, the historically authentic gameplay of Empire Earth and Cossacks: Back to War, or the grimdark nature of Dawn of War: Definitive Edition, the real-time strategy games in this article will have you clicking and dragging for months and years to come.
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