Battlestations: Midway 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 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Battlestations: Midway is $8.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Battlestations: Midway | Hearts of Iron IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 63 | 79 |
| Quality | 75 | 88 |
| Value | 78 | 79 |
| Popularity | 24 | 57 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.97 | $9.95 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.3% positive | 90.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 37.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Battlestations: Midway
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Details and requirements
| Item | Battlestations: Midway | Hearts of Iron IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 15, 2007 | June 6, 2016 |
| Developers | Eidos Interactive | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Battlestations: Midway or Hearts of Iron IV?
Hearts of Iron IV won the comparison against Battlestations: Midway 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 Battlestations: Midway 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, 04:29 PM UTC