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Hearts of Iron 2 Complete

Developed by Paradox Development Studio · Published by Paradox Interactive

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 23, 2009 Price$3.74 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews588

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player
Price$3.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews588
Languages1

Overview

A strategy game by Paradox Development Studio, published by Paradox Interactive — single-player, multi-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 87% positive of 623
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players50
Player-voted tags:StrategyGrand StrategyWorld War IIHistoricalRTSSimulation

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 Hearts of Iron 2 Complete.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 2000/XP
  • Processor: Pentium IV 1200 MHz
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 MB video card DirectX compatible
  • DirectX Version: 9.0 or higher
  • Hard Drive: 600 MB
  • Sound: DirectX compatible sound card

Supported languages (1)

English

Hearts of Iron 2 Complete 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 Hearts of Iron 2 Complete?

Steam classifies Hearts of Iron 2 Complete as a Strategy game, developed by Paradox Development Studio. Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.

How much does Hearts of Iron 2 Complete cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Hearts of Iron 2 Complete at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Hearts of Iron 2 Complete single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Hearts of Iron 2 Complete: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Hearts of Iron 2 Complete on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Hearts of Iron 2 Complete for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Hearts of Iron 2 Complete out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 23, 2009.

What platforms is Hearts of Iron 2 Complete on?

Hearts of Iron 2 Complete 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 Hearts of Iron 2 Complete single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.

How much does Hearts of Iron 2 Complete cost?

Steam lists it at $3.74.

What is Hearts of Iron 2 Complete's Metacritic score?

Hearts of Iron 2 Complete has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Hearts of Iron 2 Complete?

Hearts of Iron 2 Complete is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.

Where to get Hearts of Iron 2 Complete

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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