Hearts of Iron IV (AppID: 394360)

Type: game Genre: Simulation, Strategy Developer: Paradox Development Studio Publisher: Paradox Interactive Release Date: Jun 2016 Metacritic: 83/100
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Hearts of Iron IV: Master World War II Strategy on Steam

Hearts of Iron IV maintains a green-rated player base. Currently priced at $0.50, it represents yellow value compared to similar Simulation games.

Total Players
38.9K
— Active
Price
$0.50
Genre
Simulation
Developer
Paradox Development Studio

Media Gallery

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Screenshots

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Videos

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Real-Time Players

38.9K
(24h)

Estimated Owners

5,000,000 .. 10,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $49.99.

Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

~21 days until next sale

Player Health

Healthy — 34.7K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

-16% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 41.1K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

Stable population

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 78/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Stable

Value Score

Fair Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $49.99.

Premium pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hearts of Iron IV worth buying right now?
Wait — $49.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Hearts of Iron IV go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
How many people play Hearts of Iron IV?
Healthy — 34.7K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Hearts of Iron IV multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 41.1K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
What do players think of Hearts of Iron IV?
Very Positive — score 78/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Growth Rate Top 0%
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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.15
May 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.50
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
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:
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.
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
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:
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.
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
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:
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.
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 66.99 (CAD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player Co-op Cross-Platform Multiplayer Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Workshop Steam Cloud Remote Play on Tablet Family Sharing
Tags
Action Alternate History Co-op Competitive Diplomacy Grand Strategy Historical Military Multiplayer Open World +10 more
Supported Languages
English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

Player-to-Price Ratio

777.92
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
CDN$ 66.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.15 (May 2026)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
273
total achievements
Featured:
Friend in Need
Time is on our side
👍 Recommendations
275.4K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
10
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
12
German classification
📦 DLC Available
26
downloadable content
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
2
package options

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About This Game

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.

Detailed Description

Expansion Pass 2


About the Game

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

About the Game

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Hearts of Iron IV right now?
The current player count is 28,200.
What is the price of Hearts of Iron IV and its genres?
Hearts of Iron IV is priced at $49.99 and categorized under Simulation and Strategy.
Who developed and published Hearts of Iron IV?
The game is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
What makes Hearts of Iron IV unique within its genre?
It offers nation-wide command across the entire Second World War era with intricate grand strategy mechanics that emphasize political, military, and resource management on a global scale.

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