Choose Europa Universalis IV
Choose Europa Universalis IV if you want a Simulation game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 47,407 Steam reviews back the pick.
Europa Universalis IV vs Nexus Legacy
Europa Universalis IV and Nexus Legacy both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Europa Universalis IV (2013) is 13 years older than Nexus Legacy (2026). Europa Universalis IV scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Nexus Legacy (77.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Nexus Legacy
Choose Nexus Legacy if you want an Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and Free To Play game with MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Nexus Legacy launched in 2026.
Both Europa Universalis IV and Nexus Legacy sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Europa Universalis IV |  Nexus Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (47,407 reviews) | 77.8% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto | Nexus Legacy Team |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Europa Universalis IV (2013) is 13 years older than Nexus Legacy (2026).
- Europa Universalis IV scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Nexus Legacy (77.8% positive).
- Nexus Legacy is free; Europa Universalis IV is paid (4.99 USD).
- Europa Universalis IV has co-op; Nexus Legacy does not.
- Europa Universalis IV is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Nexus Legacy has no Deck rating yet.
Europa Universalis IV vs Nexus Legacy — FAQ
- Should I play Europa Universalis IV or Nexus Legacy first?
- If you want chronology, Europa Universalis IV (2013) came out before Nexus Legacy (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Europa Universalis IV and Nexus Legacy similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Nexus Legacy free?
- Yes — Nexus Legacy is a free-to-play Steam title. Europa Universalis IV is paid (4.99 USD).