Choose Hearts of Iron 2 Complete
Choose Hearts of Iron 2 Complete if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hearts of Iron 2 Complete launched in 2009.
Hearts of Iron 2 Complete vs Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi
Hearts of Iron 2 Complete and Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Hearts of Iron 2 Complete (2009) is 1 year older than Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi (2010). Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron 2 Complete (2.49 USD vs. 3.74 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi
Choose Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi launched in 2010.
Both Hearts of Iron 2 Complete and Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hearts of Iron 2 Complete |  Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.74 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (326 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Paradox Development Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Hearts of Iron 2 Complete (2009) is 1 year older than Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi (2010).
- Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron 2 Complete (2.49 USD vs. 3.74 USD).
- Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi has co-op; Hearts of Iron 2 Complete does not.
- Hearts of Iron 2 Complete is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi has no Deck rating yet.
Hearts of Iron 2 Complete vs Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi — FAQ
- Should I play Hearts of Iron 2 Complete or Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi first?
- If you want chronology, Hearts of Iron 2 Complete (2009) came out before Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi (2010). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Hearts of Iron 2 Complete and Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Hearts of Iron 2 Complete run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hearts of Iron 2 Complete is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.