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We filtered the 42 games similar to Countryball: Europe 1890 down to the 12 that fit the “Co-op” category. XCOM® 2, DEFCON and Northgard top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Countryball: Europe 1890.

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The best co-op games like Countryball: Europe 1890

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Countryball: Europe 1890. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1XCOM® 2Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opMeleeTacticalHistorical

Steam👍 85%· 108KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC88IGDB85· 29OC87· 126

Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens. The order established by them is based on total control but is proclaimed as the realm of prosperity and security. However, on the periphery of large cities, there are those who consider it a dictatorship and are struggling to restore independence to people.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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#2DEFCONClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalManagement2D

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2

Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

DEFCON is a unique RTS from British Introversion Software, known for such experimental projects. The user interface is minimalistic and simple: it resembles a tactical card stylized as Cold War films such as Dr. Strangelove and WarGames.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalNarrativeHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and competitive edge, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Death or Dishonor!Death or Dishonor is a new Country Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, and expands upon players’ ability to experience history’s greatest conflict from any point of view.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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#5Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalHistoricalMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy game developed by Creative Assembly. It is the eighth game in the Total War series and is both a sequel and a remaster to Rome: Total War.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Stronghold Kingdoms

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalHistoricalMultiplayer

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Just UpdatedNow Available - Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic Designed for PvE and PvP players battling together in a single game world, Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic offers you two choices... Either crusade with fellow lords against nefarious Stronghold characters like The Wolf or join them go heretic!

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7DarwiniaClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalNarrativeRanged

Steam👍 80%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC84IGDB82· 3

Year 2005Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, puzzle design and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

Combining fast-paced action with strategic battle planning, Darwinia features a novel and intuitive control mechanism, a graphical style ripped from 80's retro classics like Tron and Defender, and a story concerning a tribe of nomadic sprites trapped in a modern 3D world.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#8Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalFantasySkill Tree

IGDB83· 19OC85· 124

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and progression.

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Nintendo

#9Eador. Masters of the Broken World

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalMultiplayerFantasy

Steam👍 68%· 2.8KRAWG👍 32%· 186MC74

Year 2013Dev Unicorn Games Studio · Snowbird GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Eador is an infinite space in which fragments of hard rock fly. Each fragment is a world in which there are inhabitants. There are also Masters in this Universe, able to collect fragments into larger worlds.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#10Wargroove

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTactical2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 5.2KIGDB85· 9OC83· 89

Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#11Wasteland 3

iRank86

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloTacticalNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 85%· 22KIGDB87· 9OC86· 114

Year 2020Dev inXile EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#12For the KingClosest on visuals

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloTactical2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22

Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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Steam GOG Epic

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