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Every Hearts of Iron game, in release order

The 7 Hearts of Iron games in the Tier catalog, from 2002 to 2016, in release order.

305 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Hearts of Iron (2002), the first game in the series.

Hearts of Iron IV is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 84/100.

  1. 01 Hearts of Iron Hearts of Iron 2002
  2. 02 Hearts of Iron II Hearts of Iron II 2005
  3. 03 Hearts of Iron III Hearts of Iron III 2009 77 /100
  4. 04 Arsenal of Democracy Arsenal of Democracy 2010
  5. 05 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game 2011
  6. 06 East vs. West: A Hearts of Iron Game East vs. West: A Hearts of Iron Game 2013
  7. 07 Hearts of Iron IV Hearts of Iron IV 2016 84 /100
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FAQ
How many Hearts of Iron games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 7 Hearts of Iron games, released between 2002 and 2016. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Hearts of Iron?

This page lists every Hearts of Iron game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Hearts of Iron (2002). The highest-rated entry is Hearts of Iron IV, a common starting point for newcomers.