What games are like Hearts of Iron IV?

The best games like Hearts of Iron IV on Steam right now include Europa Universalis V, Victoria 3, ENDLESS Legend™ 2. They share Hearts of Iron IV's genre and gameplay (Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy) and are ranked using live Steam similarity and current follower momentum, updated daily.

How are these similar games chosen?

Each game is scored by how many Steam genres and gameplay modes it shares with Hearts of Iron IV, plus a bonus for the same developer, then tie-broken by how fast it is gaining Steam followers right now.

Games Like Hearts of Iron IV (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Hearts of Iron IV? The closest matches on Steam right now are Europa Universalis V, Victoria 3, ENDLESS Legend™ 2 — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Hearts of Iron IV

#	Game	Genre	Shared with Hearts of Iron IV
1	Europa Universalis V	Strategy	Strategy, co-op, multiplayer, single-player
2	Victoria 3	Simulation	Real-Time with Pause, Diplomacy, Historical, Sandbox
3	ENDLESS Legend™ 2	RPG	Simulation, Strategy, crossplay, multiplayer
4	Total War: THREE KINGDOMS	Action	Co-op, Historical, War, Sandbox
5	Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles	Action	Simulation, Strategy, single-player
6	Terra Invicta	Simulation	Real-Time with Pause, RTS, Diplomacy, Historical
7	Crusader Kings III	RPG	Real-Time with Pause, Historical, War, Sandbox
8	Arma 3	Action	Co-op, Open World, War, Sandbox
9	Fall of an Empire	RPG	Simulation, Strategy, single-player
10	Sid Meier's Civilization VII	Simulation	Diplomacy, Historical, War, Alternate History
11	Stellaris	Simulation	Real-Time with Pause, Diplomacy, Sandbox, Grand Strategy
12	Master of Command	Strategy	Strategy, single-player

Why these are like Hearts of Iron IV

1. Europa Universalis V

Both are strategy games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

2. Victoria 3

From the same studio; both are tagged real-time with pause, diplomacy, historical. Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century.

3. ENDLESS Legend™ 2

Both are simulation / strategy games; both offer crossplay and multiplayer. Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes.

4. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Both are tagged co-op, historical, war; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles.

5. Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

Both are simulation / strategy games; both offer single-player. Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942.

6. Terra Invicta

Both are tagged real-time with pause, rts, diplomacy; both offer single-player. An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future.

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