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Hearts of Iron IV

📅 Jun 6, 2016
Paradox Development Studio
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
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About This Game

Hearts of Iron IV is a simulation/strategy game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Paradox Development Studio and released in 2016. With an estimated 11.4 million copies sold, it is considered one of the best-selling titles on Steam. With 361.2k reviews on Steam, it stands as one of the most-reviewed games on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 90.3/100 — a exceptional reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 48.76 hours, with side content bringing that to 360.9 hours, and a completionist run can reach 1097.26 hours. The game has 26 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy, War and Historical.

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User Reviews

90.3
Overall Score / 100
9.0/10
Steam (361201 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

48.76h
🎯 Main Story
360.9h
⭐ Main + Sides
1097.26h
💯 Completionist
Based on 5 player submissions

DLCs (26)

Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender
$29.99
Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 2
Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 2
$48.77
Cosmetic Pack - Hearts of Iron IV: Warships of the Pacific
Cosmetic Pack - Hearts of Iron IV: Warships of the Pacific
$4.99
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung
$24.99
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny
$19.99
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone
$19.99
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back
$19.99
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: La Résistance
Expansion - Hearts of Iron IV: La Résistance
$19.99
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Game Information

Release Date
June 6, 2016
Developer
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Price
$49.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
11.4M
(9.1M - 13.7M)
VRI ScoreLearning
84
Not for everyone, but if you like the genre then it's good
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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System Requirements

🪟 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.
Minimum
  • OS: OS: macOS 13 (Ventura)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.60 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6970M
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available proprietary drivers / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
Recommended
  • OS: OS: macOS 13 (Ventura)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.90 GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon R9 390M or NVIDIA GeForce 750M with 1GB VRAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
Minimum
  • OS: OS: Ubuntu 22.04
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 650 @ 3.20 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX470 with 1GB VRAM / Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard, and speakers are required. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
Recommended
  • OS: OS: Ubuntu 22.04
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.20 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6950 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX570 with 2GB VRAM / Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard, and speakers are required. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.