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Hearts of Iron IV - GameCompass Health Rating: 59/100

Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

Paradox Development Studio

Windows, macOS, Linuxpremium (one-time purchase) + DLC expansions

Health Score

59

Decent

59/100Decent

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About This Game

Grand-strategy simulation of World War II where players lead any nation through diplomacy, production and warfare from 1936 onward. Manage research, politics and logistics while planning complex operations across land, sea and air. Deep systems reward planning, historical knowledge and experimentation.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

4/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

2/5

Social Risk

2/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Very complex systems and dense wartime themes
•long campaigns can encourage marathon play sessions.

Positives

•Deep strategy teaches history
•economics and long-term planning
•encourages experimentation with different nations and outcomes.

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Official Ratings

T (Teen)

ESRB

Mild ViolenceMild LanguageUse of Alcohol and Tobacco

Users Interact; In-Game Purchases (DLC)

PEGI 7

PEGI

Implied ViolenceWar themes

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended; reading-heavy WWII simulation.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended; systems and war themes too advanced.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Only for highly strategy-focused kids with strong history interest and adult support.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Good pick for strategy fans who can handle complex WWII themes and take breaks.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Recommended for teens into history and grand strategy; discuss real-world context and ethics.