Europa Universalis IV Price History and Player Count

Europa Universalis IV

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Europa Universalis IV

Paradox Development Studio, Paradox TintoAug 13, 2013Simulation, Strategy

$49.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Unsupported
  • Grand Strategy
  • Strategy
  • Historical
  • Simulation
  • 4X
  • Alternate History
  • Wargame
  • Military
  • Diplomacy
  • Economy
Playing now
9,910
Updated 5 minutes ago
24-hour peak
10,368
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
48,165
Jun 9, 2020
Avg this month
7,961
-8.82% vs last month
Steam reviews
86%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Europa Universalis IV player count chart

No, Europa Universalis IV is not dead. 9,910 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,368. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

History from Apr 1, 2013

Europa Universalis IV monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 20267,961-770-8.82%13,206
October 20268,731-58-0.66%14,821
September 20268,789-509-3.4%14,461
August 2026n/a+124+0.84%14,970
July 2026n/a-22-0.15%14,846
June 2026n/a-1,170-7.3%14,868
May 2026n/a+2,229+16.14%16,038
April 2026n/a+285+2.11%13,809
March 2026n/a+1,155+9.34%13,524
February 2026n/a+258+2.13%12,369
January 2026n/a+1,387+12.93%12,111
December 2025n/a-8,349-43.77%10,724
November 2025n/a-1,444-7.04%19,073
October 2025n/a-682-3.22%20,517
September 2025n/a-1,728-7.54%21,199
August 2025n/a+1,003+4.57%22,927
July 2025n/a-1,525-6.5%21,924
June 2025n/a-1,678-6.68%23,449
May 2025n/a+2,491+11%25,127
April 2025n/a-1,286-5.38%22,636
March 2025n/a-609-2.48%23,922
February 2025n/a-1,607-6.15%24,531
January 2025n/a+2,763+11.82%26,138
December 2024n/a+426+1.86%23,375
November 2024n/a-4,081-15.1%22,949
October 2024n/a+5,519+25.66%27,030
September 2024n/a-146-0.67%21,511
August 2024n/a+368+1.73%21,657
July 2024n/a-4,194-16.46%21,289
June 2024n/a-932-3.53%25,483
May 2024n/a+3,605+15.8%26,415
April 2024n/a-730-3.1%22,810
March 2024n/a-21-0.09%23,540
February 2024n/a-1,174-4.75%23,561
January 2024n/a+347+1.42%24,735
December 2023n/a-5,190-17.55%24,388
November 2023n/a+5,760+24.18%29,578
October 2023n/a+1,297+5.76%23,818
September 2023n/a+546+2.48%22,521
August 2023n/a-800-3.51%21,975
July 2023n/a+158+0.7%22,775
June 2023n/a-5,667-20.04%22,617
May 2023n/a-6,140-17.84%28,284
April 2023n/a+10,468+43.7%34,424
March 2023n/a+180+0.76%23,956
February 2023n/a-18-0.08%23,776
January 2023n/a+3,100+14.98%23,794
December 2022n/a-334-1.59%20,694
November 2022n/a-6,762-24.33%21,028
October 2022n/a-5,983-17.72%27,790
September 2022n/a+9,540+39.37%33,773
August 2022n/a-456-1.85%24,233
July 2022n/a+396+1.63%24,689
June 2022n/a-3,477-12.52%24,293
May 2022n/a-1,547-5.28%27,770
April 2022n/a+2,249+8.31%29,317
March 2022n/a+623+2.36%27,068
February 2022n/a-492-1.83%26,445
January 2022n/a+1,480+5.81%26,937
December 2021n/a-2,452-8.79%25,457
November 2021n/a+2,513+9.9%27,909
October 2021n/a-465-1.8%25,396
September 2021n/a-510-1.93%25,861
August 2021n/a+3,460+15.1%26,371
July 2021n/a-59-0.26%22,911
June 2021n/a-1,445-5.92%22,970
May 2021n/a-1,239-4.83%24,415
April 2021n/a-42-0.16%25,654
March 2021n/a-222-0.86%25,696
February 2021n/a-941-3.5%25,918
January 2021n/a+1,716+6.82%26,859
December 2020n/a+1,781+7.62%25,143
November 2020n/a+167+0.72%23,362
October 2020n/a+3,446+17.45%23,195
September 2020n/a-5,947-23.14%19,749
August 2020n/a-2,496-8.85%25,696
July 2020n/a-19,973-41.47%28,192
June 2020n/a+21,295+79.25%48,165
May 2020n/a+333+1.25%26,870
April 2020n/a-3,508-11.68%26,537
March 2020n/a+3,311+12.38%30,045
February 2020n/a+309+1.17%26,734
January 2020n/a+5,620+27.01%26,425
December 2019n/a+105+0.51%20,805
November 2019n/a-1,294-5.88%20,700
October 2019n/a-388-1.73%21,994
September 2019n/a+3,968+21.55%22,382
August 2019n/a-819-4.26%18,414
July 2019n/a-765-3.83%19,233
June 2019n/a+2,451+13.97%19,998
May 2019n/a-3,723-17.5%17,547
April 2019n/a-436-2.01%21,270
March 2019n/a-293-1.33%21,706
February 2019n/a-1,265-5.44%21,999
January 2019n/a+103+0.44%23,264
December 2018n/a+1,907+8.97%23,161
November 2018n/a-2,814-11.69%21,254
October 2018n/a-4,404-15.47%24,068
September 2018n/a+8,682+43.87%28,472
August 2018n/a+740+3.88%19,790
July 2018n/a-304-1.57%19,050
June 2018n/a-1,855-8.75%19,354
May 2018n/a-1,866-8.09%21,209
April 2018n/a-4,843-17.35%23,075
March 2018n/a+7,512+36.81%27,918
February 2018n/a+63+0.31%20,406
January 2018n/a-1,471-6.74%20,343
December 2017n/a-3,215-12.85%21,814
November 2017n/a+6,362+34.08%25,029
October 2017n/a-694-3.58%18,667
September 2017n/a+2,700+16.21%19,361
August 2017n/a-331-1.95%16,661
July 2017n/a-3,318-16.34%16,992
June 2017n/a+31+0.15%20,310
May 2017n/a-4,551-18.33%20,279
April 2017n/a+6,202+33.29%24,830
March 2017n/a-1,472-7.32%18,628
February 2017n/a-716-3.44%20,100
January 2017n/a+2,166+11.61%20,816
December 2016n/a-265-1.4%18,650
November 2016n/a-5,490-22.5%18,915
October 2016n/a+9,295+61.52%24,405
September 2016n/a+2,326+18.19%15,110
August 2016n/a+532+4.34%12,784
July 2016n/a-14-0.11%12,252
June 2016n/a-4,742-27.88%12,266
May 2016n/a-4,184-19.74%17,008
April 2016n/a+4,560+27.42%21,192
March 2016n/a-708-4.08%16,632
February 2016n/a-538-3.01%17,340
January 2016n/a-873-4.66%17,878
December 2015n/a+4,641+32.89%18,751
November 2015n/a-2,097-12.94%14,110
October 2015n/a+3,095+23.6%16,207
September 2015n/a+727+5.87%13,112
August 2015n/a-1,866-13.09%12,385
July 2015n/a-3,680-20.52%14,251
June 2015n/a+5,459+43.77%17,931
May 2015n/a-10-0.08%12,472
April 2015n/a-12,205-49.44%12,482
March 2015n/a+329+1.35%24,687
February 2015n/a+10,935+81.46%24,358
January 2015n/a+211+1.6%13,423
December 2014n/a-1,936-12.78%13,212
November 2014n/a+2,358+18.44%15,148
October 2014n/a+3,407+36.31%12,790
September 2014n/a-1,064-10.18%9,383
August 2014n/a-762-6.8%10,447
July 2014n/a-5,455-32.74%11,209
June 2014n/a+2,355+16.46%16,664
May 2014n/a+6,359+79.99%14,309
April 2014n/a-448-5.33%7,950
March 2014n/a-46-0.54%8,398
February 2014n/a-1,724-16.96%8,444
January 2014n/a+2,070+25.56%10,168
December 2013n/a-698-7.94%8,098
November 2013n/a+2,513+40%8,796
October 2013n/a-3,611-36.5%6,283
September 2013n/a-5,914-37.41%9,894
August 2013n/a+15,808n/a15,808
July 2013n/a+0n/a0
June 2013n/a+0n/a0
May 2013n/a+0n/a0
April 2013n/an/an/a0

How many people play Europa Universalis IV right now?

At this moment Europa Universalis IV has 9,910 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #136 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,368 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 11,753.

Europa Universalis IV player count history

Over the last 30 days Europa Universalis IV averaged a daily peak of 11,753 players, up 0% compared with the 30 days before (11,810). Its highest point this month (14,821) is 26% below the same period last year (20,068). In its first month after release (Aug 13, 2013) it peaked at 15,808 players. Today's player count is 21% of its all-time peak of 48,165, set on Jun 9, 2020.

Best time to play Europa Universalis IV

Based on the last 14 days, Europa Universalis IV is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 49% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Europa Universalis IV players by hour and weekday

When Europa Universalis IV has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.

BusiestSunday at 14:00 UTCabout 14k players on average
QuietestThursday at 06:00 UTCabout 4,968 players on average
Busy vs quiet2.8xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Europa Universalis IV

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.

Developer
Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Released
Aug 13, 2013
Genre
Simulation, Strategy
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Languages
4 languages

Screenshots

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Europa Universalis IV price history

$49.99
price now (US)
$4.99
lowest recorded (-90%) · Oct 2, 2026 archived
-90%
typical sale discount · 8 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Europa Universalis IV is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $5.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.

Europa Universalis IV price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States$49.99$49.9944.54 EURbase
Euro area49,99€$56.1149.99 EUR+12%
United Kingdom£41.99$56.5250.35 EUR+13%
CanadaC$ 66.99$47.9742.74 EUR-4%
AustraliaA$ 69.95$48.9743.63 EUR-2%
New ZealandNZ$ 79.99$44.9740.06 EUR-10%
BrazilR$188,99$34.5730.80 EUR-31%
MexicoMex$ 767.00$41.2636.76 EUR-17%
Argentina (LATAM USD)$34.99$34.9931.17 EUR-30%
Poland208,99 zł$53.4547.62 EUR+7%
SwitzerlandCHF 52.49$64.1857.18 EUR+28%
Norway559,00 kr$60.1253.56 EUR+20%
Turkey (MENA USD)$34.99$34.9931.17 EUR-30%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)$35.49$35.4931.62 EUR-29%
South AfricaR 763.00$46.4841.41 EUR-7%
India₹3,139.00$33.2329.60 EUR-34%
Indonesia cheapestRp 563 999$31.2127.81 EUR-38%
China¥218.00$32.6929.13 EUR-35%
Japan¥6,990$44.1139.30 EUR-12%
South Korea₩ 55,000$40.9036.44 EUR-18%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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Europa Universalis IV reviews over time

86% Very Positive86% of 134,963 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Europa Universalis IV on Twitch

4
watching now
3
live channels
33
24-hour peak viewers
21
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Europa Universalis IV", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Europa Universalis IV Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 14 Oct 2026, with a peak of 1,101 viewers and 311 on average.

Europa Universalis IV streamers right now

Nobody in our samples.

Top Europa Universalis IV streamers this week

  1. dum_idiet52
  2. Medicshow31335
  3. BudgetMonk11934
  4. TsyuRyu14
  5. DarkBlane_12

Average viewers while live.

Top Twitch streamers across all games

Europa Universalis IV achievements

Europa Universalis IV has 300 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 4.5% of them; the rarest, Tiger of Mysore, is held by 0.8% of players.

  • Until death do us apartSecure a Royal Marriage with another country.28.4%
  • Victorious!Win a war.27.0%
  • That's a Grand ArmyBuild up your army to your country's maximum army forcelimit.26.8%
  • That is mine!Conquer a province.26.5%
  • Seriously?!Kill 10,000 men in one battle.23.4%
  • Brothers in ArmsWin a war as a secondary participant.23.4%
  • That's a Grand NavyBuild up your navy to your country's maximum navy forcelimit.23.2%
  • For the GloryDiplo-annex a vassal.20.6%
  • Cold WarWin a war without fighting a single battle.19.8%
  • True CatholicControl three Cardinals.18.6%
  • It's all about the moneyAccumulate 3000 gold.17.7%
  • Defender of the FaithBecome Defender of the Faith.17.1%
  • The Princess is in this CastleAs a country that does not start with a female heir, have a female heir while having a Castle in your capital (more advanced fort buildings do not count).17.0%
  • RespectedHave 100 prestige, 100 legitimacy and three stability.16.3%
  • It's all about luckWin a battle against a great leader, without a leader.16.1%
  • Combined ArmsHave both an Admiral and a General with a trait.15.5%
  • Truly Divine RulerGet a 5/5/5 Ruler or higher.15.2%
  • BlockaderBlockade at least 10 ports of one enemy.14.7%
  • Gentle PersuasionHave a Siege Specialist general win a siege in a province with a fort.14.5%
  • Queen of ConquestConquer land while in a Queen Regency.14.3%
  • Double the LoveStart with no unions and get two at the same time.13.8%
  • Royal AuthorityInstall a union through a succession war.13.7%
  • Total ControlOwn 100 or more provinces with no local autonomy or unrest.13.7%
  • My armies are invincible!Gain at least 7.0 land morale.13.6%
  • All That's Thine Shall Be MineAs a Greedy ruler, take all of a nation’s ducats in a peace deal.12.7%
  • Aggressive ExpanderOwn 200 provinces.12.5%
  • This navy can take it allGain at least 7.0 naval morale.11.4%
  • Azur semé de lis orGet all the French Cores as France.11.3%
  • City of CitiesOwn a core province with at least 60 development.11.3%
  • Down UnderHave a colony in Australia.11.2%
  • Bright SparkHave 50 Innovativeness.11.0%
  • A Golden EmpireEnact a Golden Age as an Empire.10.9%
  • The Five ColoniesHave five colonial nations.10.8%
  • This is My FaithConvert to Protestantism and unlock 3 Aspects of Faith.10.7%
  • The Emperors new clothesOverthrow Austria and become the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.10.5%
  • Isn't this the way to India?Discover the Americas as Castile or Spain.10.5%
  • Market ControlBe trade leader of seven different goods.10.4%
  • Time BanditSuccessfully steal a map from another nation.10.0%
  • FactionalismHave 3 different estates in your country with at least 70% influence each.9.9%
  • At every continentOwn one province on each continent.9.2%
  • All belongs to Mother RussiaStart as a country of Russian culture and form Russia.9.0%
  • Just a Little PatiencePlay a campaign from 1444 until 1820.9.0%
  • Voting StreakSuccessfully pass 11 issues in a row in Parliament.8.3%
  • The Continuation of DiplomacySuccessfully use Threaten War to gain a province from another nation.8.3%
  • Early-Modern WarfareHave 100 regiments at 100% Army Drill.8.3%
  • Ruina ImperiiDismantle the Holy Roman Empire.8.2%
  • Italian AmbitionForm Italy.8.0%
  • Vasa or Wettin?Get a ruler of your dynasty on the throne of Poland or the Commonwealth while they are an elective monarchy.8.0%
  • Trophy HunterCapture an enemy flagship.7.9%
  • One Family to Rule them AllHave your dynasty on 8 thrones at the same time. Client states do not count.7.8%
  • AbsolutelyGain 100 Absolutism.7.8%
  • Populists in GovernmentSwitch government type through government reforms.7.8%
  • Bleed Them DryHave 10 different War Reparations being paid to you at the same time.7.5%
  • Live Long and ProsperHave 30 states with prosperity at the same time as you have a 70 year old ruler.7.5%
  • In the Name of the FatherAs an Orthodox country, have 100 Patriarch Authority.7.4%
  • AAA CreditAs a Great Power, take on over 1,000 ducats of another nation’s debt.7.2%
  • Tear Down This WallUse Artillery Barrage on Berlin.7.1%
  • World DiscovererDiscover all non-wasteland land provinces.7.0%
  • All Your Trade Are Belong to UsHave the highest trade power in Genoa, Venice and English Channel while having an income of at least 300 ducats per month.7.0%
  • MulticulturalismHave 4 different Cultures and 4 different religions represented in your court.7.0%

Showing the 60 most unlocked of 300 achievements.

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Europa Universalis IV DLC

Europa Universalis IV has 33 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.

DLCReleasedPrice (US)
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change ↗May 8, 2024$19.99
Europa Universalis IV: Sounds from the Community, Kairi Soundtrack Part III ↗Feb 20, 2024$4.99
Europa Universalis IV: Utopia Holy Roman Empire Music Pack ↗Dec 21, 2023$4.99
Europa Universalis IV: Ultimate Sprite Pack ↗Dec 18, 2023$29.99
Immersion Pack, Europa Universalis IV: King of Kings ↗Nov 6, 2023$14.99
Europa Universalis IV: 10th Anniversary Community Music Pack ↗Aug 14, 2023Free
Europa Universalis IV: Japan History Lessons ↗Jun 20, 2023$4.99
Europa Universalis IV: China History Lessons ↗Jun 20, 2023$4.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Domination ↗Apr 18, 2023$19.99
Immersion Pack, Europa Universalis IV: Lions of the North ↗Sep 13, 2022$14.99
Europa Universalis IV: Guns, Drums and Steel Volume 3 Music Pack ↗Mar 17, 2022$4.99
Europa Universalis IV, Expansion Subscription ↗Mar 1, 2022n/a
Immersion Pack, Europa Universalis IV: Origins ↗Nov 11, 2021$9.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan ↗Apr 27, 2021$19.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Emperor ↗Jun 9, 2020$19.99
Immersion Pack, Europa Universalis IV: Golden Century ↗Dec 11, 2018$9.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Dharma ↗Sep 6, 2018$19.99
Immersion Pack, Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia ↗Mar 20, 2018$9.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization ↗Nov 16, 2017$19.99
Immersion Pack, Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome ↗Jun 14, 2017$9.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven ↗Apr 6, 2017$19.99
Collection, Europa Universalis IV: Ultimate E-book Pack ↗Apr 5, 2017$4.99
Collection, Europa Universalis IV: Ultimate Music Pack ↗Apr 3, 2017$14.99
Europa Universalis IV: Evangelical Majors Unit Pack ↗Oct 11, 2016Free
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum ↗Apr 5, 2016$14.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks ↗Dec 1, 2015$19.99
Europa Universalis IV: Guns, Drums and Steel Volume 2 Music Pack ↗Feb 26, 2015$2.49
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado ↗Feb 26, 2015$14.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica ↗Jul 16, 2014$4.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations ↗May 29, 2014$9.99
Expansion, Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise ↗Jan 14, 2014$14.99
Europa Universalis IV: Songs of Yuletide ↗Dec 20, 2013Free
Europa Universalis IV: Catholic Majors Unit Pack ↗Free

Europa Universalis IV FAQ

Is Europa Universalis IV dead?

No, Europa Universalis IV is not dead. 9,910 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,368. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

How many people play Europa Universalis IV?

9,910 people are playing Europa Universalis IV on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,368 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Europa Universalis IV?

Europa Universalis IV reached its all-time Steam peak of 48,165 concurrent players on Jun 9, 2020.

Is Europa Universalis IV growing or declining?

Europa Universalis IV is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 11,753, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Europa Universalis IV most active?

Europa Universalis IV usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).

How much does Europa Universalis IV cost?

Europa Universalis IV costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Europa Universalis IV has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Europa Universalis IV on Steam is $4.99 (90% off), on Oct 2, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $49.99 right now.

Is Europa Universalis IV on sale right now?

No, Europa Universalis IV is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.

Where is Europa Universalis IV cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Europa Universalis IV is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 563 999, about $31.21 or 38% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is Europa Universalis IV good?

Steam players rate Europa Universalis IV Very Positive: 86% of 134,963 reviews are positive.

When did Europa Universalis IV come out?

Europa Universalis IV was released on Steam on Aug 13, 2013.

Who made Europa Universalis IV?

Europa Universalis IV was developed by Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive.

Is Europa Universalis IV still worth playing?

Europa Universalis IV has a big, active player base on Steam today (9,910 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).

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