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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Quality
85Popularity
26Value
67
GamersGateBest price· GamersGate · Authorized reseller
−80% $2.00
Buy
VS
Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Supreme Ruler Ultimate

StrategyIndieSimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer +15
Quality
64Popularity
25Value
62
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−42% $11.62
Buy

Winner

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on GamersGate
13
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
13 of 15 metrics
Supreme Ruler Ultimate
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.04 Wins
$11.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-59% Wins
-42% -
Sales Frequency
115 price changes Wins
73 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.1% positive Wins
77.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
909 -
Negative Steam Reviews
211 Wins
264 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
81 Wins
30 -
Steam Recommendations
1.8K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2011 -
Oct 2014 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDarkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleSupreme Ruler Ultimate

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

4 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate −80% $2.00Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +102% $4.04View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +115% $4.29View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Supreme Ruler Ultimate

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −42% $11.62Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate +72% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +72% $19.99View

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

88% positive (1,778 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
1,778 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$2.00: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.99)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

67 concurrent players: niche audience

Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (1,173 reviews): mostly positive
1,173 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.62: reasonable price
42% off: decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 267% in recent days
55 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDarkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron GameSupreme Ruler Ultimate
Release date
April 8, 2011
October 17, 2014
Developers
Martin Ivanov
BattleGoat Studios
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
BattleGoat Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
33

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

No PC requirements data available

Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel/AMD Dual or Quad Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI/Nvidia/Intel DirectX 9 Compatible
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Resolution: 1440x900 or higher
Which is better: Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game or Supreme Ruler Ultimate?

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game won the comparison against Supreme Ruler Ultimate 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 Supreme Ruler Ultimate?

Based on the metrics, Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game 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. Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:40 AM UTC

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