Europa Universalis II vs RACE 07
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs RACE 07 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive | RACE 07 SimBin |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | December 10, 2001 | October 15, 2007 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | — |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | SimBin |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | SimBin |
| Official Site | — | http://www.race-game.org/race07/index.htm |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Racing |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Average Playtime | 1 hours | 1 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| 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. | Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista* Processor: 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or 100% compatible Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with 128 MB memory Sound: DirectX 9 compatible Direct X Version: 9 Hard Drive: 2.5 GB free space Input Devices: Keyboard and Mouse Recommended: Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista* Processor: 3 GHz Intel Pentium IV or 100% compatible Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with 512 MB memory, Nvidia 6800 or better Sound: DirectX 9 compatible Direct X Version: 9 Hard Drive: 2.5 GB free space Input Devices: DirectX 9 compatible force feedback steering wheel *Limited support |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) | 2.2 / 5 (116 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 83 / 100 |
Europa Universalis II vs RACE 07: which should you buy?
For a Filipino buyer looking for a budget-friendly, accessible strategy experience, Europa Universalis II is the better choice. Both games have the same average playtime of 1 hours and are available on PC, but Europa Universalis II costs nothing to purchase as it is free on GOG, while RACE 07 requires a Steam purchase, which may involve a fee. The minimum requirements for Europa Universalis II are lower—Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 1.8 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c—whereas RACE 07 demands a 3 GHz Intel Pentium IV or 100% compatible processor, 2 GB RAM, and 512 MB memory, making it more demanding. RACE 07 also includes a force feedback steering wheel recommendation, which Europa Universalis II lacks. Europa Universalis II has a community rating of 2.6/5, while RACE 07 has 83/100 on Metacritic but a lower community rating of 2.2/5. For daily commuting or racing simulation, RACE 07 is more suitable, but for free, broad historical strategy gameplay, Europa Universalis II wins on practicality and cost. The game modes are identical—single-player and multiplayer—but Europa Universalis II offers greater accessibility without cost barriers.