✓ 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.