Europa Universalis V

Europa Universalis V is a historical grand strategy game developed by Paradox Tinto. Beginning in 1337, players can lead one of hundreds of nations through nearly five centuries of political, economic and military change. Managing a realm involves diplomacy, warfare, trade, research and internal politics. A population-based system tracks factors such as culture, religion and social position, while estates and laws influence how a country develops over time. The economy revolves around resources, production and regional markets, with roads, ports and fleets helping goods move between territories. Armies draw directly from the population, making prolonged wars potentially costly at home. Players can expand through conquest, alliances, royal marriages or economic influence as historical events reshape the world around them.