Choose Hearts of Iron IV
Choose Hearts of Iron IV if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 120,833 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hearts of Iron IV vs Gummy Dummy Battles
Hearts of Iron IV and Gummy Dummy Battles both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Hearts of Iron IV (2016) is 7 years older than Gummy Dummy Battles (2023). Gummy Dummy Battles scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Hearts of Iron IV (91.1% positive). 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 Gummy Dummy Battles
Choose Gummy Dummy Battles if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gummy Dummy Battles launched in 2023.
Both Hearts of Iron IV and Gummy Dummy Battles sit in Simulation on Steam, 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 IV |  Gummy Dummy Battles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (120,833 reviews) | 94.1% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Insane Dreamers |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Hearts of Iron IV (2016) is 7 years older than Gummy Dummy Battles (2023).
- Gummy Dummy Battles scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Hearts of Iron IV (91.1% positive).
- Gummy Dummy Battles is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron IV (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hearts of Iron IV has co-op; Gummy Dummy Battles does not.
- Hearts of Iron IV is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gummy Dummy Battles has no Deck rating yet.
Hearts of Iron IV vs Gummy Dummy Battles — FAQ
- Should I play Hearts of Iron IV or Gummy Dummy Battles first?
- If you want chronology, Hearts of Iron IV (2016) came out before Gummy Dummy Battles (2023). 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 IV and Gummy Dummy Battles similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 Gummy Dummy Battles have multiplayer like Hearts of Iron IV?
- No. Hearts of Iron IV supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Gummy Dummy Battles is listed as single-player only.
- Does Hearts of Iron IV run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hearts of Iron IV is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gummy Dummy Battles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.