Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game vs Europa Universalis IV
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Europa Universalis IV wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is R$2.74 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game | Europa Universalis IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 62 | 77 |
| Quality | 85 | 87 |
| Value | 61 | 79 |
| Popularity | 26 | 43 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 20.22 | R$ 22.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.2% positive | 86.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 71 | 8.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$20.22−44%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$22.21−38%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized resellerR$35.99Buy 
Side by side over time
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron GameEuropa Universalis IV
Details and requirements
| Item | Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game | Europa Universalis IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 8, 2011 | August 13, 2013 |
| Developers | Martin Ivanov | Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti |
| Video Memory (minimum) | — | 1 GB RAM |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | 9.0c |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game or Europa Universalis IV?
Europa Universalis IV won the comparison against Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game 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 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game worth buying over Europa Universalis IV?
Based on the metrics, Europa Universalis 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. Europa Universalis IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:26 PM UTC