Hearts of Iron IV
2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Has it aged?Why ↓
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.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4½ / 5
Recent reviews
87%positive (90% all-time)
14,278reviews in the last 6 months
Review bomb, Sept 2026: 42,618 reviews, 5% positive. Set aside, so it doesn't count.
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
37kplaying at once, on average
−3%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 42k in Nov 2024.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
84%positive in its first year
87%positive in the last 6 months
Better liked than at launch.
Last updated
Sept 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.