Europa Universalis II vs The 39 Steps

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs The 39 Steps — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive The 39 Steps Kiss
Overview
Release Date December 10, 2001 April 25, 2013
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Paradox Development Studio The Story Mechanics
Publisher Paradox Interactive Kiss
Official Site http://www.thestorymechanics.com/digital-adaptations/the-thirty-nine-steps/
Gameplay
Genre Strategy Adventure, Casual, Indie
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer Single-player
Average Playtime 1 hours 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux
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 Processor:2GHz Processor Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:DirectX 9 512MB card Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) 2.4 / 5 (50 ratings)

Europa Universalis II vs The 39 Steps: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer seeking an older but solid strategy game with strong community support and relatively low system requirements, Europa Universalis II is the better choice. The game's 1 hour average playtime might be short for some, but its Everyone age rating makes it accessible to a wide audience. On the other hand, The 39 Steps offers more variety in genres (adventure, casual, indie) and longer playtimes, but comes with higher system requirements and is newer, which could make it less appealing to those looking for an older game.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

The 39 Steps can be found on Steam at a lower price point compared to Europa Universalis II available on GOG.

Which game requires more system power?

The 39 Steps has higher minimum requirements including a 2GHz processor and 512MB graphics card, making it more demanding than Europa Universalis II which only needs a 1.8 GHz processor and 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c.

Which game is better for daily commuting?

Europa Universalis II has a much shorter average playtime of just 1 hour, making it more suitable for quick gaming sessions or during commutes compared to The 39 Steps' longer 4 hours.

Which game has higher community rating?

The 39 Steps has a slightly higher community rating of 2.4/5 compared to Europa Universalis II's 2.6/5, indicating better reception from players despite the lower score.