Hearts of Iron III
Developed by Paradox Development Studio · Published by Paradox Interactive
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Paradox Development Studio, published by Paradox Interactive — single-player, multi-player, co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Hearts of Iron III.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| 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
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
- Processor: Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
- Memory: 2 GB of RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900 videocard
- Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card
- DirectX®: Direct X 9.0
Supported languages (4)
Hearts of Iron III 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 III?
Steam classifies Hearts of Iron III as a Strategy game, developed by Paradox Development Studio. Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
How much does Hearts of Iron III cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Hearts of Iron III at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Hearts of Iron III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Hearts of Iron III: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Hearts of Iron III on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Hearts of Iron III for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Hearts of Iron III out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 7, 2009.
What platforms is Hearts of Iron III on?
Hearts of Iron III is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Hearts of Iron III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.
How much does Hearts of Iron III cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
What is Hearts of Iron III's Metacritic score?
Hearts of Iron III has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Hearts of Iron III?
Hearts of Iron III is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
Where to get Hearts of Iron III
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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