Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Developed by Martin Ivanov · Published by Paradox Interactive
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Martin Ivanov, published by Paradox Interactive — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 98/ ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
- Processor: Pentium III 800 MH
- Memory: 128 MB Ram
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB hard disk space
- Video Card: 4 MB DirectX-compatible
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 or higher
- Additional: Mouse with scroll wheel, keyboard and internet for multiplayer
Supported languages (7)
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game?
Steam classifies Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game as a Strategy game, developed by Martin Ivanov. Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.
How much does Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 8, 2011.
What platforms is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game on?
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
What is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game's Metacritic score?
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game?
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is developed by Martin Ivanov and published by Paradox Interactive.
Where to get Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
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