Choose Hearts of Iron IV
Choose Hearts of Iron IV if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 120,833 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hearts of Iron IV vs Game of Gods
Hearts of Iron IV and Game of Gods both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Hearts of Iron IV (2016) is 8 years older than Game of Gods (2024). Game of Gods is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron IV (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Game of Gods
Choose Game of Gods if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Game of Gods launched in 2024.
Both Hearts of Iron IV and Game of Gods sit in Strategy and 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 |  Game of Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| 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) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Holy Ghost Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Hearts of Iron IV (2016) is 8 years older than Game of Gods (2024).
- Game of Gods 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; Game of Gods does not.
- Hearts of Iron IV is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Game of Gods has no Deck rating yet.
Hearts of Iron IV vs Game of Gods — FAQ
- Should I play Hearts of Iron IV or Game of Gods first?
- If you want chronology, Hearts of Iron IV (2016) came out before Game of Gods (2024). 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 Game of Gods similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Game of Gods have multiplayer like Hearts of Iron IV?
- No. Hearts of Iron IV supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Game of Gods 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. Game of Gods doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.