# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Europa Universalis V](https://imho.run/games/3450310/europa-universalis-v) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 12,093 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3450310/)
2. [Crusader Kings III](https://imho.run/games/1158310/crusader-kings-iii) — Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Europa Universalis IV. 48,633 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/)
3. [Victoria 3](https://imho.run/games/529340/victoria-3) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Europa Universalis IV. 20,081 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/529340/)
4. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — A frequent pick in Europa Universalis IV players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
5. [Hearts of Iron IV](https://imho.run/games/394360/hearts-of-iron-iv) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Europa Universalis IV. 120,833 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/394360/)
6. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)
7. [Knights of Honor II: Sovereign](https://imho.run/games/736820/knights-of-honor-ii-sovereign) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV. 2,133 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736820/)
8. [Field of Glory: Empires](https://imho.run/games/1011390/field-of-glory-empires) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV. 484 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011390/)
9. [Europa Universalis III Complete](https://imho.run/games/25800/europa-universalis-iii-complete) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Political, like Europa Universalis IV. 913 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/25800/)
10. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Europa Universalis IV. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
11. [Sid Meier's Civilization VII](https://imho.run/games/1295660/sid-meier-s-civilization-vii) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 27,101 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295660/)
12. [Age of History 2: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/3381680/age-of-history-2-definitive-edition) — Shares diplomatic interactions with Europa Universalis IV. 309 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3381680/)
13. [For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game](https://imho.run/games/42810/for-the-glory-a-europa-universalis-game) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 89 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/42810/)
14. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — A frequent pick in Europa Universalis IV players' libraries, and another Action. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
15. [Imperiums: Greek Wars](https://imho.run/games/1183470/imperiums-greek-wars) — Also Political and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 253 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1183470/)
16. [ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/208140/endless-space-definitive-edition) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 4,276 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208140/)
17. [Oriental Empires](https://imho.run/games/357310/oriental-empires) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV. 793 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/357310/)
18. [Millennia](https://imho.run/games/1268590/millennia) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 1,892 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1268590/)
19. [Imperator: Rome](https://imho.run/games/859580/imperator-rome) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Political, like Europa Universalis IV. 12,449 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/859580/)
20. [ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV](https://imho.run/games/872410/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-xiv) — Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis IV. 668 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/872410/)
21. [Distant Worlds: Universe](https://imho.run/games/261470/distant-worlds-universe) — Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 1,147 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/)
22. [Warnament](https://imho.run/games/1201700/warnament) — Also Diplomacy and Political, like Europa Universalis IV. 219 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201700/)
23. [Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition ](https://imho.run/games/2021880/ara-history-untold-anniversary-edition) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 1,234 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2021880/)
24. [Galactic Civilizations IV](https://imho.run/games/1357210/galactic-civilizations-iv) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis IV. 1,581 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1357210/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Europa Universalis IV

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 236850
- **Developer:** Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
- **Publisher:** Paradox Interactive
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Aug 13, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 87
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

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