Europa Universalis IV vs Pride of Nations

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, guiding your nation through centuries of geopolitical strategy.

Pride of Nations is a deep historical grand strategy game set during the tumultuous colonial era of the nineteenth century. Players assume complete control of a major world power, steering its political, economic, military, and social development across decades of intense geopolitical rivalry. Utilizing the robust AGEod engine, the game challenges users to manage complex supply chains, build massive infrastructure, colonize distant territories, and wage strategic warfare. With intricate diplomatic options and a faithful recreation of historical events, it offers a challenging simulation for dedicated history enthusiasts.

• Unmatched historical depth and scope
• Incredible replayability with hundreds of playable nations
• Engaging diplomatic and economic systems
• Active modding community and extensive expansions

• Deeply immersive and historically accurate 19th-century setting
• Complex economic and logistical simulation models
• Engaging grand strategy gameplay with high replayability
• Includes both robust single-player and multiplayer modes

• Extremely steep learning curve for beginners
• Can be very expensive with all DLC expansions combined
• Occasional performance slowdowns in late-game saves

• Steep learning curve due to complex mechanics
• User interface can feel dense and unintuitive for beginners
• Turn processing times can be long during late-game stages