Hearts of Iron IV vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Hearts of Iron IV vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt CD PROJEKT RED
Overview
Release Date June 6, 2016 May 18, 2015
Availability Released Released
Developer Paradox Development Studio CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher Paradox Interactive CD PROJEKT RED
Official Site http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3
Age Rating Mature
Gameplay
Genre Strategy, Simulation Action, RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op Single-player
Average Playtime 8 hours 43 hours
Perspective Third-person
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo
Available On Steam GOG, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop
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.
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
Metacritic 83 / 100 92 / 100
Community Rating 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) 4.6 / 5 (7,217 ratings)