Games Like Europa Universalis III Complete

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.6% ★, Historical 17.6%, Political 11.3% ★, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: The direct successor to the third installment, refining every mechanic from trade to diplomacy into a more modern experience.

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 55.2% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Historical 10.8%, Strategy 5.3%, Real-Time with Pause 4.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and era as EU3 but shifts the focus to character-driven dynastic politics and internal management.

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...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.5% ★, Political Sim 22% ★, Historical 14.4%, Real-Time with Pause 10.6% ★, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a significantly deeper economic and political simulation set in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.5% ★, Historical 17.8%, Real-Time with Pause 11.6% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Political 8.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible, modern evolution of the dynasty-building gameplay found in its predecessor.

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.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.2% ★, Political Sim 24.3% ★, Historical 13.9%, Real-Time with Pause 11.3% ★, Political 7.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on societal, economic, and diplomatic simulation, perfect for fans of the political-sim aspects of EU3.

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.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.9% ★, Political Sim 23.1% ★, Historical 14%, Strategy 10.1%, Political 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A Paradox grand strategy title that combines empire management with character-driven politics in the classical era.

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.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 46% ★, Historical 19.2%, Real-Time with Pause 12.2% ★, Strategy 11.8%, War 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive grand strategy experience for military logistics and global warfare management.

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 60% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.9% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Sandbox 7.2%, Simulation 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the classic Paradox grand strategy formula of exploration and diplomacy to a vast, procedurally generated sci-fi sandbox.

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.3% ★, Historical 19.1%, Real-Time with Pause 15% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Simulation 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: An earlier Paradox title that brings the EU3 experience to the Roman Republic era.

Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.6% ★, Historical 20.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Political 7.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Built on the Europa Universalis engine, this title provides a classic, hardcore grand strategy experience for fans of the series' roots.

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.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 54.1% ★, Historical 16.7%, Real-Time with Pause 13.6% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Sandbox 2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly complex, granular approach to military strategy that appeals to the most dedicated grand strategy veterans.

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 56.7% ★, Strategy 18%, Historical 14.7%, RTS 3.2%, Simulation 3%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that captures the map-based empire management feel of EU3 with a more streamlined interface.

“he Who Fears Being Conquered Is Sure Of Defeat.”The war-game March of the Eagles focuses on the dramatic conflicts of Europe during 1805 to 1820. Explore one of the defining periods in European history with this experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy, Paradox Development Studio.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.3% ★, Historical 17%, Strategy 16%, Real-Time with Pause 13.9% ★, Simulation 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A focused grand strategy experience centered specifically on the Napoleonic Wars, mirroring the military intensity of EU3.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 53.4% ★, Historical 24.1%, Strategy 17.3%, War 2.6%, Multiplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, turn-based grand strategy game that focuses on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations with complex cultural mechanics.

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.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.4% ★, Historical 25.9%, Strategy 19%, RTS 2.6%, War 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar historical scope to EU3 but adds tactical, real-time battles to the grand strategy map.

Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.1% ★, Historical 23.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Real-Time with Pause 7.6% ★, Simulation 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A specialized grand strategy game that served as the mechanical precursor to the Crusader Kings series.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 49.8% ★, Historical 23.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Sandbox 5.3%, War 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with character-driven political simulation, offering a unique blend of historical depth and strategic choice.

Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 52.1% ★, Historical 25.6%, Strategy 10.8%, RTS 3.3%, War 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep political and military management set in feudal Japan, echoing the sandbox nature of EU3.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.8% ★, Historical 34.1%, Strategy 17.9%, War 3.3%, RTS 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a strong focus on character relationships and diplomacy within a grand strategy framework.

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.2% ★, Historical 30.3%, Strategy 19.2%, War 2.1%, RTS 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same era as EU3, this game offers a blend of global empire management and naval/land combat.

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.8% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.6% ★, Historical 8.7%, Strategy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed geopolitical simulation that allows players to control any nation from the 20th century to the near future.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 72.6% ★, Strategy 15.3%, War 4.3%, Simulation 3.7%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly deep, complex wargame that emphasizes logistics and empire management on a grand scale.

Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40% ★, Historical 30%, Strategy 18%, Sandbox 5.8%, Simulation 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the development of ancient Chinese dynasties with a grand strategy map that emphasizes terrain and logistics.

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 59.2% ★, Historical 22.9%, Strategy 9.7%, Alternate History 2.1%, Multiplayer 2%

Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 60% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Historical 19.5%, RTS 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The classic foundation for the HOI series, offering a nostalgic look at the roots of modern grand strategy.

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.4% ★, Historical 29.5%, Strategy 18%, War 1.2%, Simulation 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A complex turn-based grand strategy game with deep economic and diplomatic systems that reward long-term planning.

Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.9% ★, Political Sim 31.8% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Political 9.2% ★, Simulation 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern-day grand strategy game that focuses on international relations, espionage, and global political maneuvering.

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 54.1% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Historical 18%, Simulation 3.1%, War 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the supply lines and logistics that are essential to successful grand strategy campaigns.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 48.8% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Historical 13.5%, Sandbox 4%, Simulation 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes trade, resource management, and empire expansion across a large medieval map.

War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 65.9% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Historical 10.2%, Simulation 3.5%, Multiplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of complex historical wargaming, perfect for players who love the granular military detail of EU3.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.5% ★, Historical 32.5%, Strategy 18.5%, War 2.4%, RTS 2.2%

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.

Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Historical 29%, Addictive 5.7% ★, Multiplayer 1.9%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.5% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Historical 13.6%

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..

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.9% ★, Historical 20.1%, Political Sim 19.6% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Political 7% ★

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 59.9% ★, Historical 20.6%, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 1.4%, RTS 1.2%

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 52.6% ★, Strategy 22%, Historical 17.6%, RTS 3%, War 2%

Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 61.8% ★, Strategy 22%, Historical 14.9%, Medieval 1.3%

MEDIEVAL: Total War™ - Collection Edition is the compilation of the critically-acclaimed Medieval: Total War and its official expansion pack - Viking Invasion.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.1% ★, Strategy 32.2%, Historical 30%, RTS 2.5%, Medieval 1.8%

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 47.1% ★, Historical 25.9%, Strategy 21%, War 1.8%, RTS 1.6%

Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.5% ★, Political Sim 34.7% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 11.1%, Simulation 0.9%

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Grand Strategy 54.8% ★, Historical 25.5%, Strategy 9.7%, RTS 3.5%, Alternate History 2.5%

SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

Why similar: Political Sim 50.7% ★, Grand Strategy 33.8% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 2.3%, War 1.4%

Rome: Total War - Alexander is the second official expansion pack to Rome: Total War. An entirely new campaign map that stretches from Macedonia to Greece and into the heart of the ancient Persian Empire New campaign game that tasks players with matching the exploits of Alexander the Great as he swept across Central Asia and dominated...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.3% ★, Strategy 29.8%, Historical 27.6%, RTS 3.9%, Multiplayer 1.1%

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.9% ★, Historical 24.8%, Strategy 21.3%, RTS 1.9%, Multiplayer 1.9%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.8% ★, Historical 18.7%, Strategy 7.9%, Sandbox 4.9%

Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37% ★, Political Sim 30.7% ★, Historical 15.5%, Strategy 6.6%, Political 4.9% ★

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.4% ★, Historical 28.9%, Strategy 17.6%, War 3.2%, RTS 2.6%

Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.9% ★, Political Sim 27.9% ★, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 9.6%, RTS 2.7%

AGEod goes back to the Napoleonic era and delivers the most detailed and comprehensive strategy game ever created about a time of struggle and conquest that forged modern Europe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.5% ★, Historical 28.9%, Strategy 26.4%, Multiplayer 2.2%

Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

Why similar: Historical 27.8%, Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 23.7% ★, Strategy 19.4%, RTS 2.7%

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 72.9% ★, Strategy 14.7%, RTS 4.3%, Alternate History 3.5%, War 2.8%

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...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Historical 30.4%, Strategy 27.5%, Addictive 5.8% ★, Multiplayer 2.6%

Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.8% ★, Historical 19.1%, Real-Time with Pause 16.9% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Sandbox 4.7%

A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 20.7% ★, Historical 18%, Strategy 7.5%, Sandbox 4.2%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, Historical 33.2%, Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Multiplayer 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Why similar: Historical 41.7%, Strategy 36.4%, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Multiplayer 2.6%, Simulation 0.8%

Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.4% ★, Political Sim 28.1% ★, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 8.8%, RTS 2.7%

Making History® delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 61.2% ★, Strategy 24%, Historical 14.7%