Hearts of Iron IV — Is It Worth Playing?

Victory is at your fingertips!

Jun 2016+969 followers/wkStrategyby Paradox Development Studio$9.99
Quick verdict Hearts of Iron IV holds 91% positive across 157,961 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, it's an easy one to check out.

About Hearts of Iron IV

Take charge of history’s greatest war machines in Hearts of Iron IV , a grand strategy wargame that challenges your strategic abilities and political insight. Refight World War II at the head of nation from the time period, building up an industrial powerhouse and a diplomatic alliance that will effectively wage war on ideological opponents. Hearts of Iron IV is more than a historical simulation. Alternate historical paths open up with almost every decision you make, from small ones such as where to launch your attack to crack open Fortress Europe, to large ones, such as whether to re-establish democracies or long forgotten monarchies. In Hearts of Iron IV , you can plan the military strategy almost down to the rivets, as you design division templates for your armies, research new modes of production and means of destruction, set out factory instructions and pursue political objectives. Almost no part of the war goes untouched as you guide a nation of your choice through humanity’s darkest hour. This purchase comes with the Hearts of Iron IV base game as well as four expansion packs: Death or Dishonor: focuses on eastern and central European middle powers Together for Victory: focuses on British Commonwealth nations Waking the Tiger: focuses on China and Japan Man the Guns: focuses on naval features and alternate history paths for the United States

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Key Stats

Followers
491,543
Followers / week
+969
24h peak players
46,537
Steam reviews
91% · 157,961
Genre
Strategy
Developer
Paradox Development Studio
Release
Jun 2016
Price
$9.99

Should You Play Hearts of Iron IV?

Who it's for: fans of Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.

Take charge of history’s greatest war machines in Hearts of Iron IV , a grand strategy wargame that challenges your strategic abilities and political insight. Refight World War II at the head of nation from the time period, building up an industrial powerhouse and a diplomatic alliance that will effectively wage war on ideological opponents. Hearts of Iron IV is more than a historical simulation. Alternate historical paths open up with almost every decision you make, from small ones such as where to launch your attack to crack open Fortress Europe, to la…

Hearts of Iron IV is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit · Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Storage: 2 GB available space · Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard. · Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.

Recommended

OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit · Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G · Memory: 6 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Storage: 2 GB available space · Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard. · Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.

Hearts of Iron IV — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Hearts of Iron IV release?
Hearts of Iron IV released on Jun 2016 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Hearts of Iron IV?
Hearts of Iron IV is a Strategy game. Victory is at your fingertips!
Is Hearts of Iron IV multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Hearts of Iron IV supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Hearts of Iron IV on Steam Deck or consoles?
Hearts of Iron IV runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Hearts of Iron IV cost?
Hearts of Iron IV is priced at $9.99 on Steam.
What are Hearts of Iron IV's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Hearts of Iron IV worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Hearts of Iron IV holds 91% positive across 157,961 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Hearts of Iron IV?
Hearts of Iron IV is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
What games is Hearts of Iron IV similar to?
Hearts of Iron IV sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
What platforms is Hearts of Iron IV on?
Hearts of Iron IV is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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