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Hearts of Iron III vs Hearts of Iron IV
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Hearts of Iron IIIHearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Hearts of Iron IVVictory 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.
| Hearts of Iron III | Hearts of Iron IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 77/100 | 83/100 |
| Steam reviews | 4,958 | 281,657 |
| Price now | — | $49.99 |
| Historic low | — | $49.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 38 | 58,689 |
| Playing now | 38 | 27,059 |
| Released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Genres | Strategy | Simulation, Strategy |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Paradox Interactive |
| Languages | 4 | 10 |
| DLC | 18 | 24 |
| Steam Deck | — | Playable |
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