Europa Universalis II vs Paladins
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs Paladins — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive | Paladins Hi-Rez Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | December 10, 2001 | September 15, 2016 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | Teen |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Official Site | — | http://www.paladins.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action, Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer |
| Average Playtime | 1 hours | 6 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo |
| Available On | GOG | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop |
| 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 SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. (ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher) Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS: 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better with 768 MB+ of VRAM (DirectX 11 Compatible) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) | 3.1 / 5 (1,422 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 78 / 100 |
Europa Universalis II vs Paladins: which should you buy?
For a Filipino buyer looking for a budget-friendly, high-performance experience, Paladins is the clear winner. While Europa Universalis II offers deep historical strategy with a community rating of 2.6/5, it requires older systems and has a limited playtime of just 1 hour. Paladins, priced at 349 pesos on Steam, boasts a 78/100 Metacritic score, 6 hours of playtime, and support across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, and Nintendo—ideal for those who value variety and modern hardware compatibility. It demands a minimum of 2 GB RAM and a 512MB+ VRAM graphics card, but recommended specs (4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or better) are accessible for mid-range setups common in the Philippines. Europa Universalis II’s PC-only availability and 1 GB RAM minimum make it impractical for most current systems. For daily commuting, Paladins’ cross-platform play offers flexibility, while Europa Universalis II’s single-player focus lacks that same convenience. Paladins delivers better power, features, and practicality for the price.