Europa Universalis IVVSOld World
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Europa Universalis IV
Better Deal· Kinguin
Winner
Europa Universalis IV wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Europa Universalis IV
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Old World
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Europa Universalis IV
Recommended
- OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti
- Video Memory: 1 GB RAM
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:6 GB HD space
- Sound:Direct X-compatible soundcard
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
- Additional:Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer
Old World
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8600K (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 1700X (octa-core)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Which is better: Europa Universalis IV or Old World?
Europa Universalis IV won the comparison against Old World 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 Old World?
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: Sep 5, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC