Games Like Europa Universalis V (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Europa Universalis V? The closest matches on Steam right now are Hearts of Iron IV, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (PvP, co-op, multiplayer) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Europa Universalis V

#GameGenreShared with Europa Universalis V
1Hearts of Iron IV SimulationStrategy, co-op, multiplayer, single-player
2Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIStrategyStrategy, multiplayer, online PvP, PvP
3Total War: THREE KINGDOMSActionStrategy, co-op, multiplayer, online co-op
4StellarisSimulationStrategy, multiplayer, single-player
5Solar Nations 2SimulationStrategy, co-op, multiplayer, online co-op
6Mount & Blade II: BannerlordActionStrategy, multiplayer, online PvP, PvP
7Sid Meier's Civilization® VStrategyStrategy, multiplayer, single-player
8House of LegacyAdventureStrategy, single-player
9Crusader Kings IIIRPGStrategy, multiplayer, online PvP, PvP
10Fantasy Map SimulatorIndieStrategy, single-player
11Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era RPGStrategy, multiplayer, online PvP, PvP
12Master of CommandStrategyStrategy, single-player

Why these are like Europa Universalis V

1. Hearts of Iron IV

Both are strategy games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Victory is at your fingertips!

2. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Both are strategy games; both offer multiplayer and online pvp. Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders.

3. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Both are strategy games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles.

4. Stellaris

Both are strategy games; both offer multiplayer and single-player. Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios.

5. Solar Nations 2

Both are strategy games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future.

6. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Both are strategy games; both offer multiplayer and online pvp. A strategy/action RPG.

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