Hearts of Iron IV (Deutsche cut)

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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.

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Developer:
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Engine:
Clausewitz Engine
Release date:
06 June 2016
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (2750)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (121829)

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Description

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

Recommended system requirements

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.

User reviews

ICEY
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
905h played

want a 4 letter word that describes this game? aids. I will be fighting someone and the next minute I am getting railed from behind and when I have troops fully equipped they aint trained so I cant bring em in. If u

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torusgenusn
Not recommended | 03 Jun 2026
122h played

Only paradox game I don't recommend. This game uses complex mechanics that masquerade as strategic depth. But complexity is not identical to strategy. Chess is mechanically simple but strategically deep. HOI4 is

Helpful: 1
liaml0l0pl
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
116h played

This game is Evil. I have no idea how most of the mechanics work such as the navy or how to get paratroopers to be good, but I like the My little Pony mod. 9/10

Helpful: 0
NukeTyphoon
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
170h played

In my opinion, the very best strategy game ever made. Perfect complexity, mechanics, a masterpiece. Is it perfect as a whole? No, the AI can be weird and confusing, it's impossible to strike a white peace, and naval is

Helpful: 0
PiterLance [124th S.C.]
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
508h played

Wonderful game, some Dlc are necessary to play it properly, but every cent is worth it. To choose wisely try them in multiplayer, after that you can buy only what you really want

Helpful: 0
Sir Bedivere
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
57.3h played

Very crunchy game play. DLC is a bit confusing as the main game has lots of defunct parts if the DLC is not active. Still great game

Helpful: 0