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 Hearts of Iron.

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  1. Civilization icon

    Civilization

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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.

    37 Civilization alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    europa universalis isnt turn-based

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    Civ is turn-based EU is not

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    Civilization icon

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

    • Civilization is Paid and ProprietaryEuropa Universalis is also Paid and Proprietary
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    FreeCiv

     71 likes

    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...

    37 FreeCiv alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    freeciv is more based on starting from nothing and is turnbased

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    FreeCiv icon

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

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

    Empire Earth

     17 likes

    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.

    42 Empire Earth alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Java Mobile
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  5. Crusader Kings icon

    Crusader Kings

     3 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Xbox
    • Playstation
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  6. Total War icon

    Total War

     18 likes

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

    21 Total War alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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  7. Imperial Domination icon

    Imperial Domination

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Hearts of Iron icon

    Hearts of Iron

     2 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hearts of Iron IV
     
  10. C-evo: New Horizons icon

    C-evo: New Horizons

     1 like

    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...

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Later gameplay
     
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    C-evo

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Statebuilder

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Hegemony

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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!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Command troops
     
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