Borderlands 3 vs Hearts of Iron IV
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Borderlands 3 vs Hearts of Iron IV — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Borderlands 3 2K Games, Gearbox Publishing | Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | September 13, 2019 | June 6, 2016 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | 2K, Gearbox Software | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | 2K Games, Gearbox Publishing | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | https://borderlands.com/en-US/ | http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Shooter, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Simulation |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Perspective | First-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 11 hours | 8 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) Processor: AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 75 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible | OS: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 650 @ 3.20 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX470 with 1GB VRAM 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 Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 75 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible | OS: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.20 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6950 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX570 with 2GB VRAM 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. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (977 ratings) | 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) |