Broken Age vs Hearts of Iron IV
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Broken Age vs Hearts of Iron IV — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Broken Age THQ Nordic, Double Fine Productions | Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | January 28, 2014 | June 6, 2016 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic, Double Fine Productions | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | http://brokenagegame.com/ | http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Adventure, Casual, Family, Indie, Puzzle | Strategy, Simulation |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Perspective | 2D | — |
| Average Playtime | 5 hours | 8 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Google Play, App Store, Nintendo eShop, itch.io, GOG | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD, Intel HD 3000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3 | 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 | OS: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable Steam overlay. | 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 | 81 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.7 / 5 (690 ratings) | 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) |