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The best alternative to Age of Empires is Forge of Empires, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Age of Empires and nine of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Age of Empires are Earth, Travian, Ikariam and SpellForce.

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  1. Forge of Empires icon

    Forge of Empires

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    Build your empire and journey through the ages: With Forge of Empires, we bring our award-winning strategy game to your iPad and iPhone. Build your city and develop it from the Stone Age to modern times (and beyond).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Forge of Empires as an Alternative to Age of Empires
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    Age of Empires is a real time strategy game with lots of customization including level editors and real multiplayer, while Forge of Empires is just yet another Clash of Clans clone riddled with microtransactions and idle timer bullshit (sorry for the word choice, but it's just the harsh truth)

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    It’s closer to a clash of clans clone

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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  2. Earth icon

    Earth

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    Earth 2140, 2150 and 2160 are 2-D real-time strategy computer games created in 1997, 1999 and 2000 by Polish-based Reality Pump Studios and published by TopWare Interactive (later acquired by Zuxxez Entertainment).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
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    Ikariam

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    Ikariam is a browser based massively multiplayer online game of the strategy genre produced and maintained by Gameforge AG.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    SpellForce

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    SpellForce is a combination real-time strategy and role-playing video game. The game takes place in a broken world called Eo that was torn apart by a ritual called the Convocation. The ritual was performed by 13 powerful mages that in their greed for power caused the continents...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    • Steam
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    The Patrician

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    The Patrician is the title of a series of historical trading simulation computer games for the PC, Amiga and Atari ST published by Ascaron Entertainment. In the games, the player assumes the role of a merchant in any of several cities of the Hanseatic League, accumulating money...

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    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Tentlan

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    Tentlan is a free strategy real-time online game played in the times of the pre-Columbian Americas. Starting off with a small settlement in the rainforest, you will gather power and influence till you end up developing a great maya empire.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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