Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Europa Universalis IV (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Europa Universalis IV on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Victoria 3, which made by the same studio, Development Studio.
- Europa Universalis IV is tagged Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Simulation, 4X, Alternate History, Military, Wargame by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 6 are from the same studio: Victoria 3, Victoria II, Crusader Kings III, Europa Universalis III, Hearts of Iron III, Crusader Kings II.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Victoria 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both war, historical and strategy; shares 14 player tags including Grand Strategy, Economy and Historical.
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Victoria 3 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 70% positive of 60,969 Price $49.99 Grand StrategyEconomyHistoricalStrategyDiplomacyManagementSimulationAlternate History
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Victoria II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both war, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2010).
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Victoria II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 20,016 Price $19.99 Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalEconomySimulationReal-Time with PauseMilitarySandbox
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Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Simulation.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99 StrategyGrand StrategySimulationHistoricalManagementSandboxEconomyPolitical
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Europa Universalis III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical.
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
Europa Universalis III at a glance Released 2007 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 83% positive of 2,001 Price $14.99 Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalReal-Time with PausePoliticalSandboxSimulationAlternate History
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Imperator: Rome
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Simulation; published by the same company.
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Imperator: Rome at a glance Released 2019 Studio Paradox Development Studio Player sentiment 66% positive of 26,891 Price $39.99 StrategyGrand StrategySimulationHistoricalPoliticalManagementEconomyModdable
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Hearts of Iron III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2009).
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Hearts of Iron III at a glance Released 2009 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 76% positive of 6,081 Price $9.99 Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulationMilitaryReal-Time with PauseSandboxWargame
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Crusader Kings II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2012).
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II at a glance Released 2012 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 91% positive of 73,903 Price Free Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulationSandboxDiplomacyReplay ValueReal-Time with Pause
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Hearts of Iron IV
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Historical; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV at a glance Released 2016 Studio Paradox Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 375,658 Price $49.99 StrategyGrand StrategyHistoricalMilitaryAlternate HistorySimulationReal-Time with PauseDiplomacy
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management.
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance Released 2024 Studio 3Division Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,164 Price $9.99 StrategySimulationManagementSandboxGrand StrategyHistorical4XEconomy
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, 4X and Historical.
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
Sid Meier's Civilization IV at a glance Released 2006 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 57 Price $19.99 Strategy4XHistoricalModdableGrand StrategyReplay ValueSimulationEconomy
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Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, 4X and Historical.
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.
Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete at a glance Released 2006 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,789 Price $4.99 Strategy4XHistoricalReplay ValueGrand StrategySimulationMilitaryDiplomacy
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Grand Strategy, Historical and 4X.
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII at a glance Released 2025 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 48% positive of 58,602 Price $49.99 Grand StrategyHistorical4XDiplomacyMilitarySimulationEconomyStrategy
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical.
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 StrategySimulationHistoricalManagementGrand StrategySandboxModdable4X
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Call of War: World War 2
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Military; released around the same time (2017).
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Call of War: World War 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bytro Labs GmbH Player sentiment 71% positive of 6,372 Price Free StrategyGrand StrategyMilitarySimulationHistoricalDiplomacyWargameAlternate History
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ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Wargame, Military and Diplomacy.
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV at a glance Released 2020 Studio KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Player sentiment 63% positive of 15,932 Price $59.99 WargameMilitaryDiplomacyGrand StrategyStrategyHistoricalAlternate HistorySimulation
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Sid Meier's Civilization V
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Historical and 4X; released around the same time (2010).
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization V at a glance Released 2010 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 210,613 Price $29.99 StrategyHistorical4XGrand StrategyReplay ValueEconomyDiplomacyModdable
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Management, Diplomacy and Simulation; released around the same time (2012).
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ironclad Games Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,339 Price $19.99 ManagementDiplomacySimulationStrategy4XGrand StrategySandboxReplay Value
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Grand Strategy.
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2006 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 96% positive of 36,357 Price $24.99 StrategyHistoricalGrand StrategyModdableMilitarySimulationSandbox4X
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Age of History II
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Grand Strategy.
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Age of History II at a glance Released 2018 Studio Łukasz Jakowski Player sentiment 90% positive of 49,963 Price $5.99 StrategyHistoricalGrand StrategySimulationSandboxPoliticalDiplomacyAlternate History
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Military, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2013).
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 21,059 Price $1.99 MilitaryStrategySandboxManagementEconomyHistoricalSimulation
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Wargame: European Escalation
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Military and Wargame; released around the same time (2012).
The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.
Wargame: European Escalation at a glance Released 2012 Studio Eugen Systems Player sentiment 78% positive of 3,402 Price $9.99 StrategyMilitaryWargameSimulationAlternate HistoryHistoricalReplay Value
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Mount & Blade: Warband
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Sandbox and Moddable; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband at a glance Released 2010 Studio TaleWorlds Player sentiment 98% positive of 172,005 Price $19.99 StrategySandboxModdableMilitaryHistoricalSimulation
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HUMANKIND
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, 4X and Historical.
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
HUMANKIND at a glance Released 2021 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 69% positive of 28,708 Price $4.99 Strategy4XHistoricalGrand StrategyManagementSimulationAlternate History
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Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Grand Strategy; released around the same time (2010).
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2010 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 92% positive of 27,543 Price $24.99 StrategyHistoricalGrand StrategyMilitarySimulationModdable
Common questions
What game is most like Europa Universalis IV?
Victoria 3, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Development Studio. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Europa Universalis IV" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Europa Universalis IV. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Europa Universalis IV do?
Victoria 3, Victoria II, Crusader Kings III, Europa Universalis III, Hearts of Iron III, Crusader Kings II are also from Development Studio, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.