Comparison guide
Europa Universalis V works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.3Shadow geopolitics, solar colonization and Newtonian ship combat.
Jan 5, 2026
If you liked Europa Universalis V, Terra Invicta delivers familiar grand strategy, simulation and strategy for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.3/10.
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9.3Weird cat breeding meets deep turn-based tactics.
Feb 10, 2026
Mewgenics leans into simulation and strategy, hitting the same notes that make Europa Universalis V click. We scored it 9.3/10.
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8.9Addictive water-driven beaver city-builder.
Mar 12, 2026
Shared strengths in simulation and strategy make Timberborn an easy follow-up to Europa Universalis V. We scored it 8.9/10.
8.7Grotesque, addictive idle about growing geese and optimizing chaos
Dec 1, 2025
Tingus Goose builds on simulation and strategy, giving Europa Universalis V fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.7Relaxing, strategic island city-builder with bite.
Jul 10, 2025
If you liked Europa Universalis V, ISLANDERS: New Shores delivers familiar simulation and strategy for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.7Cozy, gridโfree city builder โ creative, relaxing, slightly buggy.
Sep 16, 2025
Town to City leans into simulation and strategy, hitting the same notes that make Europa Universalis V click. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.7Smart, brutal โ a deckbuilder about market mayhem
Feb 18, 2026
Shared strengths in simulation and strategy make Insider Trading an easy follow-up to Europa Universalis V. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.7Tense survival meets tactical RPG.
Feb 19, 2026
Dead in Antares builds on simulation and strategy, giving Europa Universalis V fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.7/10.
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