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Europa Universalis III CompleteVSImperator: Rome

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Europa Universalis III Complete

Europa Universalis III Complete

Quality
83Popularity
25Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−84% $2.34
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Imperator: Rome

Imperator: Rome

Quality
68Popularity
35Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 18 hours
−63% $14.73
Buy Now

Winner

Imperator: Rome wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

6
Europa Universalis III Complete
6 of 14 metrics
Imperator: Rome
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.34 Wins
$14.73 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.57 Wins
$11.99 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
-63% -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes -
151 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
76/100 -
Steam Review Score
85% positive Wins
65.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K -
19.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
12.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
206 Wins
6.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
38 -
252 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.4K -
19.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
72 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2009 -
Apr 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEuropa Universalis III Complete

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeImperator: Rome

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Europa Universalis III Complete
Imperator: Rome

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Europa Universalis III Complete

Europa Universalis III Complete

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $2.34Buy Now
Steam
Steam +541% $14.99View
Imperator: Rome

Imperator: Rome

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −63% $14.73Buy Now
Steam
Steam +171% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +171% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Europa Universalis III Complete

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

85% positive (1,369 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,369 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.34 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.57 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +44% player growth
52 concurrent players — niche audience

Imperator: Rome

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

66% positive (19,439 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
19,439 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$14.73 — reasonable price
63% off — solid discount
Historical low: $9.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-48% player decline
219 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,439 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEuropa Universalis III CompleteImperator: Rome
Release Date
February 4, 2009
April 25, 2019
Developers
Paradox Development Studio
Paradox Development Studio
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
72

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Europa Universalis III Complete

No PC requirements data available

Imperator: Rome

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5- 3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 380

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Europa Universalis III Complete or Imperator: Rome?

Imperator: Rome won the comparison against Europa Universalis III Complete based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Europa Universalis III Complete worth buying over Imperator: Rome?

Based on the metrics, Imperator: Rome won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Europa Universalis III Complete currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC

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