Games Like Europa Universalis Similar Historical Games like Europa Universalis

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, Linux, Mac, Steam and Flathub apps. The best Europa Universalis alternative is Civilization. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FreeCiv or Imperial Domination. Other Europa Universalis like games are Empire Earth, Crusader Kings, Total War and C-evo: New Horizons.

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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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Europa Universalis alternatives page was last updated Mar 26, 2024
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  1. Civilization icon
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    Turn-based 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) strategy game series where players build a thriving civilization through ages of advancements.

    36 Civilization alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox

    Civilization Features

    1.  Turn Based
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Single player

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    Comments about Civilization as an Alternative to Europa Universalis
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    Negative Jan 22, 2017
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    europa universalis isnt turn-based

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    Negative Sep 29, 2017
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    Civ is turn-based EU is not

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    • This alternative is disputed. Civilization is a legitimate Europa Universalis alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Civilization is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to Europa Universalis.

    • Civilization is the most popular commercial alternative to Europa Universalis.

    • Civilization is Paid and ProprietaryEuropa Universalis is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. FreeCiv icon
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    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...

    36 FreeCiv alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub

    FreeCiv Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Portable

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    Comments about FreeCiv as an Alternative to Europa Universalis
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    Negative Aug 2, 2020
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    freeciv is more based on starting from nothing and is turnbased

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    • Some users think FreeCiv is a great Europa Universalis alternative, some don't.

    • FreeCiv is the most popular Web-based alternative to Europa Universalis.

    • FreeCiv is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Europa Universalis.

    • FreeCiv is Free and Open SourceEuropa Universalis is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Empire Earth icon
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    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.

    41 Empire Earth alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Java Mobile
    Discontinued

    The game was released in 2001, but you can still buy this game on GOG.com

    Empire Earth Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Single player
    4.  Multiplayer

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    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...

    10 Crusader Kings alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Xbox
    • Playstation

    Crusader Kings Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player

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  5. Total War icon
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    Total war is a turn based/ RTS strategy game, you play in different historical battles.

    21 Total War alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Total War Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Player vs Player
    4.  Trade
    5.  Battle simulation
    6.  Campaign Map
    7.  Free to play

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    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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

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    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 games from the mid 90s, but with more emphasis on...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    C-evo: New Horizons Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Portable
    3.  Endless gameplay
    4.  Single player
    5.  Ad-free

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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

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    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.

    5 Hearts of Iron alternatives

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    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

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    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...

    32 Statebuilder alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online

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  11. Hegemony icon
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    "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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    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows

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