CK3 vs EU4 which one? (2024)

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Which is easier CK3 or EU4? ›

They're very different. It really depends on what era you're into and what type of mechanics you enjoy. CK3 takes place in the middle ages and is the easiest Paradox game to learn and play, so it's good for beginners. You play as a person instead of a country and your dynasty is important.

I would rate Vic 3 as about the difficulty to learn as CK3. By its nature, CK3 has more hidden features and less transparent information.

Both are great games. CK2 is harder to get into and focuses more on roleplay while EU4 is more focused on war and conquering the world. Eu4 is overall more popular but the forum is more negative towards it as the last 2-3 DLCs havent been all that great. What you should buy depends on what you like.

Crusader Kings 3 is considered one of the best grand strategy games ever made, with a vast number of things for players to accomplish. Newcomers to the game should start with easier rulers to learn the mechanics before moving on to more complex kingdoms and dynasties.

Mostly because it uses 1 core for most calculations. The engine is outdaded. It's not trivial to spread calculations over multiple cores (or even threads).

Often cited as a classic example of a challenging nation in Europa Universalis 4 gameplay, Karabakh begins as a vassal of Qara Qoyunlu. Should players want any hope of expanding into its neighboring regions, Karabakh should secure support for its independence or risk being diplomatically annexed.

Players begin as a character in either 867 or 1066. Upon the death or deposition of a player's character they continue to play as that character's heir. Overall, players develop a dynasty over the centuries, with the game ending in 1453.

Game "ends" in 1453 but you can set game options to "no end date" when creating a new game. Then the game will continue forever after 1453, just that history and historic events will "stop" at that point.

Paradox Interactive is the leading Swedish game developer and publisher behind some of the most iconic games in the market today; from Stellaris to Cities: Skylines to Crusader Kings III. Game development for AAA studios is a complex process that involves hundreds of stakeholders and multi-year-long development cycles.

With its profound strategic elements, expansive game world, and continuous updates, this game offers an excellent choice for history enthusiasts and strategy aficionados.

How hard is Europa Universalis 4? ›

However, there is a big difference in the learning curve, as the overall pacing differs, so in a way EU4 is more friendly to beginners. In a nutshell, I'd say it's easier to learn but harder to master, you just have to play it with a different mindset.

The EU series predates Crusader Kings. EU has always been about the long-term story of your nation--its expansion, technology, diplomacy, warfare, and so on. To make Crusader Kings different, not just "early EU," they focused on the dynasties themselves. So EU4 has almost nothing of what you described from CK3.

Europa Universalis IV can seem overwhelming for new players. However, Paradox has put more effort and infrastructure into making the game more newbie-friendly than in previous games.

However, there is a big difference in the learning curve, as the overall pacing differs, so in a way EU4 is more friendly to beginners. In a nutshell, I'd say it's easier to learn but harder to master, you just have to play it with a different mindset.