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Europa Universalis III Complete

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2009

Should you play it?

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

What works

  • Deep and complex grand strategy gameplay
  • High replayability with many nations and alternate histories
  • Immersive historical simulation
  • Strong multiplayer and community
  • Excellent value with expansions

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and poor tutorial
  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Some ai and balance issues
  • Can be overwhelming for new players
  • Long sessions require sustained attention

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Aggressors: Ancient Rome

  • Hearts of Iron 2 Complete

  • Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game

  • Supreme Ruler Ultimate

  • Victoria II

  • Hearts of Iron III

Less dominating

Games that feels like Europa Universalis III Complete but with less domination over others

  • Rebel Inc: Escalation

  • Commander: The Great War

  • Strategic Command: World War I

  • Civil War II

  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit

  • The Operational Art of War IV

More fantastical

Games that feels like Europa Universalis III Complete but with more imaginative fiction

  • Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension

  • Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith

  • Crusader Kings III

  • Supreme Ruler 1936

  • Imperiums: Greek Wars

  • Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Europa Universalis IV

  • Hearts of Iron IV

  • Hearts of Iron 2 Complete

  • Crusader Kings II

  • Crusader Kings III

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Europa Universalis III Complete: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Sensation.

Last update: 21/08/2026