Hearts of Iron III

$9.99

Release Date:: Aug 7, 2009
Metacritic:: 77
Developer:: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:: Paradox Interactive
Platforms:: Windows Mac

Strategy Steam Trading Cards Family Sharing Multi-player Single-player Co-op

About This Game

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Features:

Play as any nation from 1936 to 1948, more than 150 countries to choose from.
Control the oceans with aircraft carriers, submarines and battleships and use your air force to defend your skies, support your naval and ground forces, and to bomb your enemies
Thousands of historically accurate real-world military commanders and politicians.
Realistic military command AI with unprecedented levels of interaction
In-depth diplomatic and political system.
Historical accuracy combined with an unparalleled level of freedom of choice
More than 10,000 land provinces makes the game five times more detailed than HoI2 and the most detailed depiction of World War 2 ever made.
Customize your divisions in detail with more than 20 types of brigades
New economic system makes it possible to buy weapons from abroad.
Mobilization and reserves gives the option of surprise attacks, Blitzkrieg made real.
Government-in-exile makes it possible to continue to struggle from abroad with underground movements and uprisings against the oppressing power.
Strategic warfare system makes it more important to defend the skies and oceans against foreign attacks; leaving cities open to enemy bombing will now be devastating.
A completely new intelligence system, with several types of intelligence sources, makes it possible to get information about enemy reserves and troop movements.
Assign troops to "theatres" on the map to fight two-front wars more successfully.
The new AI system and more detailed map will allow for more strategic decisions.
Flexible technology system with hundreds of categories, where major powers get their own unique attributes.

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User Reviews

Mixed

15 user reviews

60%

Positive

User #471798 english

17 hrs at review

Recommended

Hearts of Iron III is a deeply ambitious grand strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive that places players at the helm of any nation during the turbulent years between 1936 and 1948. As the third entry in the series, the game pushes the boundaries of historical simulation, offering an incredibly detailed and expansive portrayal of World War II. With over 150 playable nations and thousands of provinces, it demands not only military prowess but also a comprehensive understanding of diplomacy, production, politics, intelligence, and logistics. This is not a game for the faint of heart or those looking for quick gratification—it’s a game built for those who enjoy the minutiae of wartime planning and the thrill of orchestrating global conflict on an unprecedented scale. Unlike its predecessors, Hearts of Iron III transitions the franchise into a full 3D map environment using the Clausewitz engine, introducing a greater degree of visual clarity and strategic detail. Each country ...

User #741378 english

30 hrs at review

Not Recommended

The game is old and little fandom, better buy HOI4

User #552526 english

1 hrs at review

Not Recommended

Too hard an not for me, I do like HOI4 more

User #582756 english

6 hrs at review

Recommended

OOB

User #999519 english

3 hrs at review

Recommended

perfect game

User #351153 english

43 hrs at review

Not Recommended

Frequent crashes no matter the system

System Requirements

Minimum

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
Memory: 2 GB of RAM
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900 videocard
Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card
DirectX®: Direct X 9.0

FAQ

How much does Hearts of Iron III cost?

Hearts of Iron III costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for Hearts of Iron III?

Minimum: Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista Processor: Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ Memory: 2 GB of RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900 videocard Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card DirectX®: Direct X 9.0

What platforms is Hearts of Iron III available on?

Hearts of Iron III is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Hearts of Iron III worth buying?

Hearts of Iron III has 60% positive reviews from 15 players. Metacritic score: 77/100.

When was Hearts of Iron III released?

Hearts of Iron III was released on Aug 7, 2009.