Age of History 3 vs Hearts of Iron IV
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hearts of Iron IV wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Age of History 3 is R$14.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of History 3 | Hearts of Iron IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 52 | 79 |
| Quality | 70 | 88 |
| Value | 39 | 74 |
| Popularity | 35 | 57 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 37.49 | R$ 51.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.9% positive | 90.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 909 | 37.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of History 3 | Hearts of Iron IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 23, 2024 | June 6, 2016 |
| Developers | Łukasz Jakowski | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publishers | Łukasz Jakowski Games | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7/8/10/11 64-bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 3.0Ghz | Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of History 3 or Hearts of Iron IV?
Hearts of Iron IV won the comparison against Age of History 3 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Age of History 3 worth buying over Hearts of Iron IV?
Based on the metrics, Hearts of Iron IV won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hearts of Iron IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:29 PM UTC