Europa Universalis II vs Hearts of Iron IV
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs Hearts of Iron IV — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive | Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | December 10, 2001 | June 6, 2016 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | — |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | — | http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 1 hours | 8 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | GOG | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Windows XP / Vista/ 7 / 8 / 101.8 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM,3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0cMouse, Keyboard. | 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 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 | ||
| Community Rating | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) | 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 83 / 100 |