Europa Universalis Alternatives

Europa Universalis is described as 'IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire' and is a Historical Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Europa Universalis for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Steam and Online / Web-based. The best alternative is Civilization. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FreeCiv or C-evo. Other Europa Universalis like games are Empire Earth, Total War, Hearts of Iron and Crusader Kings.

Europa Universalis alternatives are mainly Historical Games but may also be RTS Games or Turn Based Games. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Europa Universalis.

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Europa Universalis

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Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire.

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Civilization
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33 alternatives to Civilization
Turn-based 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) strategy game series where players build a thriving civilization through ages of advancements.
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1. MultiplayerCivilization offers a game mode for more than one player.
2. Single playerCivilization has one or more single player game modes.
Civilization vs Europa Universalis opinions
This alternative is disputed. Civilization is still a legitimate alternative to Europa Universalis, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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europa universalis isnt turn-based
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Civ is turn-based EU is not
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FreeCiv
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34 alternatives to FreeCiv
Freeciv is an open-source, turn-based strategy game based on Civilization II. Inspired by the history of human civilization, the game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your tribe from the stone age to the space age...
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FreeCiv Features
1. Single playerFreeCiv has one or more single player game modes.
2. MultiplayerFreeCiv offers a game mode for more than one player.
3. PortableFreeCiv can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
FreeCiv vs Europa Universalis opinions
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freeciv is more based on starting from nothing and is turnbased
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Empire Earth (Series)
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41 alternatives to Empire Earth
Empire Earth, also known as EE, is a real-time strategy video game developed by Stainless Steel Studios and released on November 23, 2001. It is the first game in the Empire Earth series: Empire Earth, Empire Earth II, Empire Earth III.
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Discontinued
The game was released in 2001, but you can still buy this game on GOG.com
Total War (Series)
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21 alternatives to Total War
Total war is a turn based/ RTS strategy game, you play in different historical battles.
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Hearts of Iron (Series)
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RTS Game
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5 alternatives to Hearts of Iron
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.
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C-evo
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Free • Open Source
Windows
14 alternatives to C-evo
C-evo is a freeware empire building game for Windows

With a time scope of several thousand years, it covers aspects of exploration and expansion, industry and agriculture, warfare and diplomacy, science and administration. C-evo follows the spirit of popular turn-based strategy.

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Crusader Kings (Series)
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9 alternatives to Crusader Kings
Unlike other Paradox titles (such as the first two Europa Universalis series), Crusader Kings is a dynasty simulator with similarities to role-playing video games in that it focuses on a trait-based individual whose primary goal is the growth...
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Imperial Domination (Series)
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Free • Proprietary
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Turn Based Game
Windows
33 alternatives to Imperial Domination
Imperial Domination II is a turn-based strategy game, set after the conquests of Alexander the Great and before the rise of the Romans. Expand your empire by trade, diplomacy, knowledge or just brute force. It's up to your to decide the fate of Europe.
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Statebuilder
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Turn Based Game
Online
30 alternatives to Statebuilder
Statebuilder is a 4X strategy game in a historical setting where players direct an empire from the early dawn of civilization to modern times. The browser-based game is built to be fast but attractive and highly playable with an advanced AI that plays just like real players...

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Hegemony (Series)
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Windows
7 alternatives to Hegemony
"Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony! "
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