Hearts of Iron II

by Paradox Interactive

2005

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Historical

Excellent

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Historical

Excellent

About

When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III. As the Allies and the Soviet Union clash in Europe, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Themes: Historical
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age Rating: E — Everyone

Screenshots

1 / 3

DLC & Expansions

Hearts of Iron II: Armageddon

Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday

Hearts of Iron II: Iron Cross

Recommended by LikeThisGame

See all recommendations →

AI-powered picks based on gameplay, mechanics & feel

Company of Heroes 3

Experience the strategic depth of World War II from a different perspective, blending grand strategy map decisions with intense, real-time tactical combat, echoing the large-scale conflict of Hearts of Iron II with a more direct action focus.

85% Match

Steel Division 2

Delve into the Eastern Front of World War II with massive, real-time tactical battles that demand meticulous planning and execution, offering a similar strategic challenge to Hearts of Iron II but with a focus on battlefield command.

80% Match

Age of Empires IV

While shifting from grand strategy to real-time tactics, Age of Empires IV captures the same historical scope and strategic depth, demanding careful resource management and tactical unit deployment across a dynamic battlefield.

78% Match