Rank 01Why this
Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis V.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2013
Games like Europa Universalis V
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Europa Universalis V also play
The closest matches to Europa Universalis V: Europa Universalis IV, Victoria 3, Age of History 3, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, and Terra Invicta. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Rank 03Why this
Shares territory control with Europa Universalis V.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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Terra Invicta
Why this: Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V.
Rank 06 
Nations
Why this: Shares empire building and territory control with Europa Universalis V.
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Renaissance Kingdom Wars
Why this: Shares territory control and real time strategy with Europa Universalis V.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Europa Universalis V
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 8Renaissance Kingdom Wars
Shares territory control and real time strategy with Europa Universalis V.
- 75% of 87 reviews
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- 10Anno 117: Pax Romana
Shares population management and territory control with Europa Universalis V.
- 66% of 4,901 reviews
- 11Supreme Ruler The Great War
Also Grand Strategy and Alternate History, like Europa Universalis V.
- 63% of 73 reviews
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- 14NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
Shares resource management with Europa Universalis V.
- 82% of 446 reviews
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- 23Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
Also 4X and Wargame, like Europa Universalis V.
- 95% of 141 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Paradox Tinto
- Price: $47.99−20%checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 74% of 12,093 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Building and managing a colonial empire across centuries
- Build toward a realistic historical simulation
- Classic eu map painting satisfaction with modern systems
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis V.
Crusader Kings III
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Europa Universalis V.
Total War: WARHAMMER II
Why this: Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V.
Age of Wonders
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Europa Universalis V.
Total War: SHOGUN 2
Why this: Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Europa Universalis V at current Steam store prices.
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Why this: Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V.
Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Europa Universalis V.
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares resource management with Europa Universalis V.
East India Company
Why this: Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V.
States of Power
Why this: Shares territory control and real time strategy with Europa Universalis V.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V.
Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
Why this: Shares empire building and territory control with Europa Universalis V.
Wargame: European Escalation
Why this: Also Alternate History and Wargame, like Europa Universalis V.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Europa Universalis V, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Wargame and Historical, like Europa Universalis V.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Europa Universalis V.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Why this: Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis V.
Terra Invicta
Why this: Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V.
ENDLESS Legend™ 2
Why this: Shares empire building and territory control with Europa Universalis V.
About Europa Universalis V
The closest matches to Europa Universalis V: Europa Universalis IV, Victoria 3, Age of History 3, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, and Terra Invicta. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Europa Universalis V is your kind of game, the closest matches are Europa Universalis IV, Victoria 3 and Age of History 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its autonomy system and colonization mechanics. 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 V is a historical grand strategy game developed by Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive. Players manage an empire across centuries, overseeing economy, trade, colonization, and diplomatic alliances while navigating faction politics and autonomy systems. The game explores exploration, historical faction conflicts, and political intrigue through complex systems. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, and grand, finding it contemplative despite its challenging depth. Reviewers highlight satisfaction in building and managing a colonial empire across centuries, navigating complex political relationships including vassals, alliances, and personal unions, and engaging with intricate systems that reward careful planning. The game is priced at $53.99 USD, released in 2025, and runs at a playable level on Steam Deck, holding a 74% positive review score from over 12,000 Steam reviews.
About Europa Universalis V: Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.
Is Europa Universalis V 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.
- 74% of 12,093 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 40% positive across 664 new reviews, 34 points below its all-time score.
- On sale: 20% off, now $47.99 (checked Nov 9).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Building and managing a colonial empire across centuries
- Build toward a realistic historical simulation
- Classic eu map painting satisfaction with modern systems
- Complex political relationships vassals alliances personal unions
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game is genuinly unplayable, not in the sense that it's not fun, but in the sense that it takes me ~15 hours to reach the year 1400”
“Honestly I regret my purchase, paradox made a mistake by combining games mechanics into one, way too many things to keep track of”
People who play it also play: Europa Universalis IV, Victoria 3, Age of History 3
Frequently asked about Europa Universalis V
Can I run it?
Does Europa Universalis V run on Steam Deck?
Europa Universalis V is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Europa Universalis V cost?
Europa Universalis V is listed on Steam at 47.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Europa Universalis V have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Europa Universalis V supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Europa Universalis V?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Europa Universalis V are Europa Universalis IV, Victoria 3, Age of History 3.
Who developed Europa Universalis V?
Europa Universalis V was developed by Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive.