What is the best game similar to Europa Universalis V?

The closest game to Europa Universalis V is Endless Space 2, scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Europa Universalis V?

The three closest games to Europa Universalis V are: 1. Endless Space 2 (68/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 (68/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers (68/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Europa Universalis V's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 6 dimensions.

Is Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 similar to Europa Universalis V?

Yes — Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 scores 68/100 similarity to Europa Universalis V. They share 5 attributes, including turn-based strategy and single-player focus. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Europa Universalis V?

The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Europa Universalis V are Endless Space 2, Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers and Worms Armageddon. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Europa Universalis V attributes like turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

How is similarity to Europa Universalis V calculated?

We compare Europa Universalis V against every game in our catalog using 6 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Europa Universalis V experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Europa Universalis V? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — turn-based strategy, historical setting and single-player focus — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Endless Space 2 leads with 68/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Europa Universalis V. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Endless Space 2Closest on genre

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricSci-Fi

Steam👍 83%· 23KIGDB80· 7OC82· 46

Year 2017Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricTactical

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping historical setting

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricTactical

Steam👍 83%· 4.6KRAWG👍 55%· 99MC80IGDB77· 4

Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping historical setting

Special EditionThe Special Edition includes the following: Magic: The Gathering 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers Base Game Soundtrack: Planar themes and the licensed I Fight Dragons song as MP3s Wallpapers: 5 desktop wallpapers; in multiple sizes eBook: “Return To Ravnica” novella in PDF format…

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineTactical

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, shooter and combat tactical, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: visuals.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCo-opSoloIsometricCozy

Steam👍 91%· 30KRAWG👍 42%· 165

Year 2013Dev Orange_Juice · Fruitbat FactoryPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 2003Dev Zonic Limited · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: visuals.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Endless Space

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 9.6KIGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Amplitude StudiosOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8UNO

iRank67

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opIsometricOnline

Steam👍 70%· 54KRAWG👍 74%· 265MC66IGDB53· 2OC64· 24

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and online features, while skipping historical setting

UNO is a video game adaptation of a famous card game developed in the 20th century. The aim is to be the first one to win 500 points. There is also a variation of the game called Uno Rush, announced two years later than the original. ###Gameplay The rules and card design do not differ from the original. Four players are sitting across the table.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMagicFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 56%· 41MC77IGDB75· 2

Year 2011Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and combat magic, while skipping historical setting

All-new and redesigned, Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 takes last year’s massive hit game to even greater heights with better graphics, more options, and new challenges!

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Ticket to Ride: Classic EditionClosest on setting

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricOffline

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping co op

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals90Game mode60

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricFantasy

Steam👍 80%· 107

Year 1988Dev Interplay · Fujitsu InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping co op

It predates Europa Universalis V by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Jackbox Party Pack 3

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineCasual

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KIGDB78· 6OC80· 15

Year 2016Dev Jackbox GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

It predates Europa Universalis V by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Mario Party DSClosest overall match

iRank55

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person

IGDB55· 2

Year 2007Dev Hudson Soft · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping historical setting

It predates Europa Universalis V by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Spectromancer

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPOffline

Steam👍 88%· 374

Year 2009Dev Apus Software · Three DonkeysPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping historical setting

Open your mind and discover your power as you explore the world of Spectromancer!

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting and visuals.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Sentinels of the Multiverse

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnline

Steam👍 90%· 1.7KRAWG👍 45%· 20IGDB85· 2

Year 2014Dev Handelabra GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, setting scifi and offline, while skipping historical setting

Calling all Sentinels! Do you have what it takes to defend the Multiverse? Compose a team of comic book heroes, each with their own playstyles, backstories, and grudges. Pit them against a variety of maniacal and formidable villains. Defeat your enemies and save the Multiverse!

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

It predates Europa Universalis V by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Master of Orion

Turn-Based Strat

Sid Meier's Civilization II

Turn-Based Strat

A Valley Without Wind 2

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Cards and Castles

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Duelyst

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Dead Man's Draw

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Puzzle · Simulation

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Worms

Turn-Based Strat

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Governor of Poker 2

Adventure · Simulation

Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

Puzzle · Adventure

Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

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Deck Builder · Roguelike

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Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

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Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

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Puzzle · Adventure

X-COM: UFO Defense

Turn-Based Strat · Roguelike

Triple Town

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Magic: The Gathering Arena

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Sid Meier's Civilization

Turn-Based Strat

Hitman Go

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Card City Nights

Deck Builder · Adventure

Poker Night at the Inventory

Deck Builder · Sports

Poker Night 2

Deck Builder · Sports

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Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Europa Universalis V?: The closest game to Europa Universalis V is Endless Space 2, scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Europa Universalis V?: The three closest games to Europa Universalis V are: 1. Endless Space 2 (68/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 (68/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers (68/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Europa Universalis V's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 similar to Europa Universalis V?: Yes — Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 scores 68/100 similarity to Europa Universalis V. They share 5 attributes, including turn-based strategy and single-player focus. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Europa Universalis V?: The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Europa Universalis V are Endless Space 2, Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers and Worms Armageddon. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Europa Universalis V attributes like turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Europa Universalis V calculated?: We compare Europa Universalis V against every game in our catalog using 6 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Europa Universalis V experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.