Hearts of Iron IV

Jun 6, 2016
Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Platforms: Linux
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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?

Released: Jun 6, 2016
Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher: Paradox Interactive

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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?

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

Steam community summary 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 $9.67 at LootBar — 81% below Steam's $49.99. We compare 10 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 $8.80 at Green Man Gaming on October 2, 2026. The current best price is about 10% above that low.

Is Hearts of Iron IV worth buying?

90% of 273,059 Steam user reviews for Hearts of Iron IV are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 83. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

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.

When do Hearts of Iron IV prices drop?

Hearts of Iron IV last hit a new low of $8.80 on October 2, 2026 at Green Man Gaming. Current best price is $9.67. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

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

The cheapest Hearts of Iron IV price right now is $9.67 at LootBar, 81% below the Steam price.

Hearts of Iron IV price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
LootBarBest price	Steam · Global	—	$9.67	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at LootBar
Driffle	Steam · Global	—	$9.85	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Driffle
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-79%	$9.99-79%	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Loaded
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$10.23	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$10.56	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · North America	-72%	$12.53-72%	Buy Hearts of Iron IV at Instant Gaming

All-time low: $8.80 at Green Man Gaming on Oct 2, 2026 — the current best price is 10% above it.

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