Hearts of Iron IV vs War Thunder
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Hearts of Iron IV vs War Thunder — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive | War Thunder Gaijin Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | June 6, 2016 | August 15, 2013 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Gaijin Entertainment |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Gaijin Entertainment |
| Official Site | http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ | https://warthunder.com/ |
| Age Rating | — | Teen |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation | Action, Shooter, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 8 hours | 6 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Steam | Steam, PlayStation 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 7/Vista/8/10 Processor: 2.2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon 46XX / NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB 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. | OS: Windows 7 64bit /Vista 64bit /8 64bit /10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or higher, AMD Radeon series 77XX or higher DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 16 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) | 3.2 / 5 (1,042 ratings) |