// Hearts of Iron IV(2016)

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About Hearts of Iron IV

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. From the heart of the battlefield to the command center, you will guide your nation to glory and wage war, negotiate or invade. You hold the power to tip the very balance of WWII. It is time to show your ability as the greatest military leader in the world. Will you relive or change history? Will you change the fate of the world?

Release Date

Jun 6, 2016

Developer

Paradox Development Studio

Publisher

Paradox Interactive

Hearts of Iron IV FAQ & buying guide

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Can my PC run Hearts of Iron IV?

Hearts of Iron IV needs at least Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 and 4 GB RAM.

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
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.

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
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.

Is Hearts of Iron IV worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

74/100

1 review

Steam

90% positive

'Very Positive', 273,059 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

84/100

6 critics

What Steam players say about Hearts of Iron IV74/100

by CriticalPixel

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What is Hearts of Iron IV about?

StrategyWorld War IIGrand StrategyWarHistoricalMilitaryAlternate HistoryMultiplayer

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy Hearts of Iron IV?

Right now the lowest price for Hearts of Iron IV we're tracking is $8.24 at Kinguin — 84% below Steam's $49.99. We compare 8 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Hearts of Iron IV has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Hearts of Iron IV is $8.71 at LootBar on September 7, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Hearts of Iron IV worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, Hearts of Iron IV has an average score of 74.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

Can my PC run Hearts of Iron IV?

The minimum system requirements for Hearts of Iron IV are — OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit; CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300; GPU: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 2 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Hearts of Iron IV released?

Hearts of Iron IV released on June 6, 2016, developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.

What platforms is Hearts of Iron IV available on?

Hearts of Iron IV is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Hearts of Iron IV?

The cheapest Hearts of Iron IV price right now is $8.24 at Kinguin, 84% below the Steam price.

Hearts of Iron IV price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Latin America	—	$8.24	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Kinguin
LootBarAll-time low	Steam · Global	—	$8.71	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at LootBar
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$10.57	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · North America	-74%	$12.11	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Instant Gaming
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-71%	$13.59	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Loaded
Steam	Steam	—	$49.99	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Steam

All-time low: $8.71 at LootBar on Sep 7, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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