Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition co-op?

Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Age of Empires: Definitive Edition as co-op.

Does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition have PvP?

Yes, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has player-versus-player modes.

How many people play Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?

About 559 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy game released in 2019, 84% positive on Steam (13,940 reviews), with 559 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooStrategy · Real-time strategy

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer…

Steam tags: Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Singleplayer, City Builder, Historical, Classic

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Quick answers

Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition co-op?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Age of Empires: Definitive Edition as co-op.
Does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition have PvP?: Yes, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has player-versus-player modes.
How many people play Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?: About 559 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; updated 2026-09-08. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.