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Europa Universalis IV

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First release
Aug 13, 2013
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Warfare, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Also known as Europa Universalis 4, EU4, EUIV, Europa Universalis IV - Microsoft Store Edition
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Storyline
Start before the Renaissance on a map of the world as it was then. Choose from any of hundreds of nations and then rule up to the Age of Revolutions. Or, if you wish, start your game at any date in the span, with historical monarchs and other leaders.Read more

Start before the Renaissance on a map of the world as it was then. Choose from any of hundreds of nations and then rule up to the Age of Revolutions. Or, if you wish, start your game at any date in the span, with historical monarchs and other leaders.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 13, 2013
Mac
Aug 13, 2013
Linux
Aug 13, 2013
All 4 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 04, 2019
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
171h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
grand strategy, medieval, world domination, management, war
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At a Glance

Critic Score
85
Main + Extras (IGDB)
171h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 91,849 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct

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