0 A.D.
Game ServersFree historical real-time strategy game
Replaces Age of Empires
2 self-hosted Age of Empires alternatives
Age of Empires is a popular proprietary tool in the game servers space. These open-source apps let you replace Age of Empires with software you host and control yourself.
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Switching from Age of Empires
Moving off Age of Empires means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.