Top 10 Games Like Hearts of Iron IV in 2026
Hearts of Iron IV is one of the most played games on Steam right now: 27,613 people were in game on October 18, 2026 (#54 by concurrent players). If you like its mix of Strategy, World War II, and Grand Strategy, these 10 games come closest by Steam user tags. Each pick has at least 1,000 reviews and 70% or more positive.
- Strategy
- World War II
- Grand Strategy
- War
- Historical
- Military
- Alternate History
- Multiplayer
Best Hearts of Iron IV alternatives
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1. Hearts of Iron III
2009 · 71% positive of 5,287 reviews · $2.49
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: Real-Time with Pause, Alternate History, World War II, Grand Strategy
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2. Steel Division 2
2019 · 79% positive of 8,061 reviews · $9.99
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: Real-Time with Pause, World War II, Grand Strategy, RTS
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3. Supremacy: Call of War 1942
2017 · 71% positive of 6,391 reviews · Free to play
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: Diplomacy, World War II, Grand Strategy, RTS
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4. Company of Heroes
2006 · 94% positive of 12,660 reviews · $2.99
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: World War II, RTS, Military, War
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5. Age of History II
2018 · 89% positive of 48,002 reviews · $4.49
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: Diplomacy, Alternate History, World War II, Grand Strategy
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6. Men of War: Assault Squad 2
2014 · 91% positive of 35,763 reviews · $5.99
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: World War II, RTS, Military, War
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7. Company of Heroes 2
2013 · 80% positive of 68,982 reviews · $4.99
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: World War II, RTS, Military, War
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8. Supreme Ruler Ultimate
2014 · 77% positive of 1,170 reviews · $4.99
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: Real-Time with Pause, Alternate History, World War II, Grand Strategy
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9. Steel Division: Normandy 44
2017 · 74% positive of 4,771 reviews · $4.99
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: World War II, RTS, Military, War
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10. Men of War: Assault Squad
2011 · 87% positive of 4,030 reviews · $0.99
In common with Hearts of Iron IV: World War II, RTS, Military, War
FAQ
What is the best game like Hearts of Iron IV?
Hearts of Iron III is the closest match: it shares Real-Time with Pause, Alternate History, World War II, and Grand Strategy with Hearts of Iron IV and has 71% positive reviews out of 5,287.
Are there free games like Hearts of Iron IV?
Yes: Supremacy: Call of War 1942 is free to play.
How were these games picked?
We compare the Steam user tags of Hearts of Iron IV with every Steam game that has at least 1,000 reviews and 70% or more positive, giving more weight to its most-voted and rarest tags. At most two games of one series make the list. The list was built on October 18, 2026.