Europa Universalis IV vs Europa Universalis V
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Europa Universalis IV wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Europa Universalis IV is $38.35 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Europa Universalis IV | Europa Universalis V |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 62 |
| Quality | 87 | 57 |
| Value | 81 | 76 |
| Popularity | 43 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.54 | $42.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.6% positive | 66.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8.4K | 6.3K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Europa Universalis IV | Europa Universalis V |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 13, 2013 | November 4, 2025 |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto | Paradox Tinto |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit | Windows® 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120 | Intel® Core™ i7-14700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 7800X3D |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti | Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6700 XT (12 GB) |
| Video Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Europa Universalis IV or Europa Universalis V?
Europa Universalis IV won the comparison against Europa Universalis V 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 IV worth buying over Europa Universalis V?
Based on the metrics, Europa Universalis IV 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 IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:51 PM UTC