Banished vs Europa Universalis II

Banished vs Europa Universalis II: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer looking for a budget-friendly, straightforward strategy experience, Banished is the better choice. It costs nothing more than the price of a Steam or GOG purchase—typically under 30 pesos per hour—and runs on older systems like Win XP SP3, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, making it highly practical for limited hardware. Europa Universalis II, while offering a longer average playtime at 1 hour, is significantly more expensive and requires a 1.8 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM, which many local PCs cannot meet. The difference in power is stark: Banished only needs a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core and 512 MB RAM, whereas Europa Universalis II demands 1.8 GHz and 1 GB RAM. Banished also supports both Steam and GOG, while Europa Universalis II is only on GOG. In terms of features, Banished offers single-player gameplay with a 73/100 Metacritic score and a community rating of 3.9/5, while Europa Universalis II has a lower community rating of 2.6/5 and no mention of multiplayer functionality. For someone on a tight budget or with older hardware, Banished delivers more value. Europa Universalis II is better suited only to those with high-end systems and a willingness to spend more. Banished wins on price, compatibility, and practicality for the average Filipino gamer.