Hearts of Iron IV vs PLANET ALPHA
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Hearts of Iron IV vs PLANET ALPHA — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive | PLANET ALPHA Team17 Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | June 6, 2016 | September 3, 2018 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Team17 Digital, Planet Alpha ApS |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Team17 Digital |
| Official Site | http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ | https://www.planetalpha-game.com/ |
| Age Rating | — | Everyone 10+ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation | Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player |
| Average Playtime | 8 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam | PlayStation Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, GOG |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2550K (3.4 GHz) / AMD FX-4350 (4.2 GHz) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2 GB) Storage: 5000 MB available space |
| 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 (3.20 GHz) / AMD FX-9590 (4.70 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 (2GB) / Radeon R9 380X (4 GB) Storage: 5000 MB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | 71 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) | 3.4 / 5 (62 ratings) |