Hearts of Iron IV vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Hearts of Iron IV vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl SEGA, GSC Game World, 4Divinity |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | June 6, 2016 | November 20, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | SEGA, GSC Game World, 4Divinity |
| Official Site | http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ | https://www.stalker2.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation | Action, Shooter, Adventure, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player |
| Average Playtime | 8 hours | 7 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, Xbox |
| Available On | Steam | GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Store |
| 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. | OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 Storage: 160 GB available space Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30. 16 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies. |
| 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. | OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Storage: 160 GB available space Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60. 32 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) | 3.8 / 5 (312 ratings) |