Choose Hearts of Iron III
Choose Hearts of Iron III if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,730 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hearts of Iron III vs Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi
Hearts of Iron III 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 III (2009) is 1 year older than Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi (2010). Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron III (2.49 USD vs. 2.49 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 it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi launched in 2010.
Both Hearts of Iron III and Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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 III |  Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (2,730 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Paradox Development Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Hearts of Iron III (2009) is 1 year older than Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi (2010).
- Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron III (2.49 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hearts of Iron III is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi has no Deck rating yet.
Hearts of Iron III vs Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi — FAQ
- Should I play Hearts of Iron III or Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi first?
- If you want chronology, Hearts of Iron III (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 III 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.
- Do both Hearts of Iron III and Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hearts of Iron III ships Co-op; Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi ships Co-op.