Rank 01Why this
Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV.
- $47.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like Europa Universalis IV
- 32 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Europa Universalis IV also play
The closest matches to Europa Universalis IV: Europa Universalis V, Crusader Kings III, Victoria 3, Stellaris, and Hearts of Iron IV. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Europa Universalis IV.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Europa Universalis IV.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
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Old World
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Europa Universalis IV
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- 2Crusader Kings III
Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Europa Universalis IV.
- 91% of 48,633 reviews
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- 9Europa Universalis III Complete
Also Real-Time with Pause and Political, like Europa Universalis IV.
- 87% of 913 reviews
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- 12Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
Shares diplomatic interactions with Europa Universalis IV.
- 75% of 309 reviews
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- 20ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV.
- 64% of 668 reviews
- 21Distant Worlds: Universe
Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV.
- 71% of 1,147 reviews
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 3
- 87% of 47,407 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deep and complex systems
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Diplomatic interactions
- Economic management
- Historical roleplaying
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Surviving Mars: Relaunched
Why this: Same immersive mood as Europa Universalis IV.
Victoria II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV.
Europa Universalis III Complete
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Political, like Europa Universalis IV.
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV.
Anno 1800
Why this: Also Political and Historical, like Europa Universalis IV.
Total War: WARHAMMER
Why this: Same challenging mood as Europa Universalis IV.
Age of History II
Why this: Also Diplomacy and Political, like Europa Universalis IV.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Europa Universalis IV at current Steam store prices.
Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares diplomatic interactions with Europa Universalis IV.
For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
Why this: Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV.
Imperiums: Greek Wars
Why this: Also Political and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV.
Total War: SHOGUN 2
Why this: Same immersive mood as Europa Universalis IV.
Oriental Empires
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV.
Distant Worlds: Universe
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Europa Universalis IV, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Military and Historical, like Europa Universalis IV.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Wargame and Historical, like Europa Universalis IV.
Galaxy Life
Why this: Also Wargame and Military, like Europa Universalis IV.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Europa Universalis IV.
More from Paradox Development Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Paradox Development Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Europa Universalis IV.
Imperator: Rome
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Political, like Europa Universalis IV.
Hearts of Iron III
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV.
About Europa Universalis IV
The closest matches to Europa Universalis IV: Europa Universalis V, Crusader Kings III, Victoria 3, Stellaris, and Hearts of Iron IV. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Europa Universalis IV is your kind of game, the closest matches are Europa Universalis V, Crusader Kings III and Victoria 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its diplomatic interactions and economic management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Europa Universalis IV is a grand strategy game from 2013 by Paradox Development Studio and Paradox Tinto, set across centuries of geopolitical history. Players manage diplomatic interactions, economic systems, and territorial expansion while engaging in warfare strategy and historical roleplaying. Reviewers describe the experience as both challenging and immersive, with players highlighting deep and complex systems and emphasizing that tactical positioning matters throughout campaigns. The game holds an 87 Metacritic score and maintains an 87% positive rating from over 47,000 Steam reviews, currently available for $4.99.
About Europa Universalis IV: Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Is Europa Universalis IV worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 47,407 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 42% positive across 446 new reviews, 45 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 311 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 40 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep and complex systems
People who play it also play: Europa Universalis V, Crusader Kings III, Victoria 3
Frequently asked about Europa Universalis IV
Can I run it?
Does Europa Universalis IV work on Steam Deck?
Europa Universalis IV is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Europa Universalis IV cost?
Europa Universalis IV is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Europa Universalis IV have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Europa Universalis IV supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Europa Universalis IV?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Europa Universalis IV are Europa Universalis V, Crusader Kings III, Victoria 3.
Who developed Europa Universalis IV?
Europa Universalis IV was developed by Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive.