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We filtered the 50 games similar to Europa Universalis V down to the 16 that fit the “Co-op” category. Mario Party DS, Endless Space 2 and Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Europa Universalis V.

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Europa Universalis V is Mario Party DS — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Endless Space 2 and Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Europa Universalis V

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Mario Party DS
Mario Party DS
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71
#2Endless Space 2
Endless Space 2
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
100% Orange Juice
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals81Setting0
A Valley Without Wind 2
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricMelee
Steam👍 46%· 227RAWG👍 3%· 34MC68
Year 2013Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping historical setting

A modern take on the 16-bit era, A Valley Without Wind 2 blends a variety of mechanics across multiple genres, seamlessly bringing together the best qualities of old-school platform-shooters and turn-based strategy games.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Europa Universalis V.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67Setting0
UNO
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode92Visuals67
Worms 3D
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Endless Space
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0
Worms Armageddon
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode86Visuals0
The Jackbox Party Pack 3
StrategyTurn-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.

Sentinels of the Multiverse
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode72Setting0
Spectromancer
StrategyTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode65Setting0Visuals0
Dead Man's Draw
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
Co-opSoloTacticalCasual2D
Steam👍 84%· 644
Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, co op and single-player focus

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

The critically acclaimed card game is now available on PC! Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision: to play it safe or risk everything in pursuit of killer combos and boundless treasure.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa Universalis V: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode80Visuals0

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