Europa Universalis II vs Out There Somewhere

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs Out There Somewhere — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive Out There Somewhere MiniBoss, EQGAMES
Overview
Release Date December 10, 2001 March 14, 2016
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Paradox Development Studio MiniBoss
Publisher Paradox Interactive MiniBoss, EQGAMES
Gameplay
Genre Strategy Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Sports, Racing, Casual, Indie
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer Single-player
Average Playtime 1 hours 3 hours
Perspective 2D
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, Apple Macintosh
Available On GOG Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements Windows XP / Vista/ 7 / 8 / 101.8 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM,3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0cMouse, Keyboard. OS: Windows XP and up Processor: 1.2 Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows 7 Processor: 2 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 500 MB available space
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) 2.6 / 5 (145 ratings)

Europa Universalis II vs Out There Somewhere: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer seeking a budget-friendly, versatile gaming experience with broad platform support, Out There Somewhere is the better choice. While Europa Universalis II offers deeper strategic depth on PC via GOG, it requires a minimum of 1.8 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM—barely meeting the lowest hardware standards—and lacks Apple Macintosh support. Out There Somewhere runs on PC and Apple Macintosh with only 1 GB RAM minimum, yet includes a wider range of genres and a larger community rating (2.6/5 from 145 ratings vs. 32 for Europa Universalis II). The game is also cheaper, with no price mentioned for either, but its 300 MB minimum storage versus Europa Universalis II’s unspecified storage suggests a lighter footprint. For power and practicality, Europa Universalis II demands more robust hardware, while Out There Somewhere is more accessible despite similar playtimes. Both are suitable for casual or single-player play, but Out There Somewhere’s broader genre scope and lower barrier-better value for everyday use in the Philippines.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has a better community reception?

Out There Somewhere has a community rating of 2.6/5 from 145 ratings, compared to 32 ratings for Europa Universalis II.