# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

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

1. [Europa Universalis IV](https://imho.run/games/236850/europa-universalis-iv) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis V. 47,407 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/)
2. [Victoria 3](https://imho.run/games/529340/victoria-3) — Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V. 20,081 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/529340/)
3. [Age of History 3](https://imho.run/games/2772750/age-of-history-3) — Shares territory control with Europa Universalis V. 3,761 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2772750/)
4. [Sid Meier's Civilization VII](https://imho.run/games/1295660/sid-meier-s-civilization-vii) — A frequent pick in Europa Universalis V players' libraries, and another Strategy. 27,101 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295660/)
5. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
6. [Nations](https://imho.run/games/3898040/nations) — Shares empire building and territory control with Europa Universalis V. 80 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3898040/)
7. [ENDLESS Legend™ 2](https://imho.run/games/3407390/endless-legend-2) — A frequent pick in Europa Universalis V players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,263 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3407390/)
8. [Renaissance Kingdom Wars](https://imho.run/games/2533020/renaissance-kingdom-wars) — Shares territory control and real time strategy with Europa Universalis V. 87 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2533020/)
9. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — A frequent pick in Europa Universalis V players' libraries, and another Action. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
10. [Anno 117: Pax Romana](https://imho.run/games/3274580/anno-117-pax-romana) — Shares population management and territory control with Europa Universalis V. 4,901 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3274580/)
11. [Supreme Ruler The Great War](https://imho.run/games/600280/supreme-ruler-the-great-war) — Also Grand Strategy and Alternate History, like Europa Universalis V. 73 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600280/)
12. [Galactic Civilizations III](https://imho.run/games/226860/galactic-civilizations-iii) — Shares ship customization with Europa Universalis V. 6,580 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/)
13. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)
14. [NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence](https://imho.run/games/392470/nobunaga-s-ambition-sphere-of-influence) — Shares resource management with Europa Universalis V. 446 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392470/)
15. [ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV](https://imho.run/games/872410/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-xiv) — A frequent pick in Europa Universalis V players' libraries, and another Simulation. 668 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/872410/)
16. [Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition ](https://imho.run/games/2021880/ara-history-untold-anniversary-edition) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis V. 1,234 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2021880/)
17. [ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/208140/endless-space-definitive-edition) — Shares resource management with Europa Universalis V. 4,276 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208140/)
18. [East India Company](https://imho.run/games/25930/east-india-company) — Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V. 119 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/25930/)
19. [Millennia](https://imho.run/games/1268590/millennia) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Europa Universalis V. 1,892 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1268590/)
20. [Knights of Honor II: Sovereign](https://imho.run/games/736820/knights-of-honor-ii-sovereign) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Europa Universalis V. 2,133 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736820/)
21. [Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War](https://imho.run/games/489630/warhammer-40-000-gladius-relics-of-war) — Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V. 5,122 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/)
22. [Shadow Empire](https://imho.run/games/1154840/shadow-empire) — Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V. 1,123 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154840/)
23. [Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced](https://imho.run/games/2799350/emperor-of-the-fading-suns-enhanced) — Also 4X and Wargame, like Europa Universalis V. 141 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2799350/)
24. [Oriental Empires](https://imho.run/games/357310/oriental-empires) — Shares faction politics with Europa Universalis V. 793 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/357310/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3450310&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3450310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3450310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Europa Universalis V

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3450310
- **Developer:** Paradox Tinto
- **Publisher:** Paradox Interactive
- **Genres:** Strategy
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Nov 4, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3450310/europa-universalis-v)
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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3450310/)
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