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Europa Universalis IV

Historical grand strategy sandbox where any nation can reshape history

Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released Aug 13, 2013

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Reviews trending down: 39% positive in the last 30 days vs 77% overall

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 113K
Recent reviews
Mostly Negative
39% of 522 in 30 days
Players
7,196
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Oct 17, 2024
Minimum PC
GTX 460
4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 87/100 (critic reviews)

What is Europa Universalis IV?

A historical grand strategy simulation played on a world map, covering the late Middle Ages through the Age of Revolutions. Choose from hundreds of nations, then manage diplomacy, trade, internal development, colonization, and warfare across a long campaign.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy complex diplomacy, economics, warfare, and long campaigns
  • +you want a historical sandbox with alternate-history outcomes
  • +you value replayability across hundreds of playable nations

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a short, guided strategy experience
  • −you do not want a steep learning curve

What players say

77% of 112,955 reviews are positive · 39% of 522 in the last 30 days

Players praise the strategy sandbox, replayability, and how diplomacy, economics, and warfare interlock. The dominant complaint is the high cost and fragmentation of content across many DLC packs, with players saying important mechanics sit outside the base game.

Players over time

▼ -2% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 10,802 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20267,196
Nov 6, 20265,728
Nov 5, 20265,597
Nov 4, 20265,843
Nov 3, 20266,195
Nov 2, 20266,380
Nov 1, 20267,312
Oct 31, 20267,338
Oct 30, 20265,945
Oct 29, 20265,809
Oct 28, 20265,936
Oct 27, 20264,931
Oct 27, 20266,034
Oct 26, 20266,160
Oct 25, 20267,615
Oct 24, 20267,041
Oct 23, 20265,815
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20265,655
Oct 20, 20265,935
Oct 19, 20266,299
Oct 18, 20267,438
Oct 17, 20267,091
Oct 16, 20265,871
Oct 15, 20265,668
Oct 14, 20265,803
Oct 13, 20266,116
Oct 12, 20266,506
Oct 11, 20267,461
Oct 10, 20266,740
Oct 9, 20266,007
Oct 8, 20265,943
Oct 7, 20266,205
Oct 6, 20266,203
Oct 5, 20266,624
Oct 4, 20267,217
Oct 3, 20266,802
Oct 2, 20265,946
Oct 1, 20265,916
Sep 30, 20265,747
Sep 29, 20265,887
Sep 28, 20266,410
Sep 27, 20267,365
Sep 26, 20266,943
Sep 25, 20266,372
Sep 24, 20265,919
Sep 23, 20266,868
Sep 23, 20266,091
Sep 22, 20266,262
Sep 21, 202610,802

Screenshots and trailer

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Europa Universalis IV system requirements

Minimum: GTX 460, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-2105 / AMD® FX 4300
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5850
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB HD space
Notes
Broadband Internet connection

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB HD space
Notes
Broadband Internet connection

Does Europa Universalis IV have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Europa Universalis IV run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
373
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, German, French, Spanish - Spain.

Does Europa Universalis IV use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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