Choose Hearts of Iron IV
Choose Hearts of Iron IV if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 120,833 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hearts of Iron IV vs Codename: Panzers, Phase Two
Hearts of Iron IV and Codename: Panzers, Phase Two 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. Both released in 2016. Hearts of Iron IV scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Codename: Panzers, Phase Two (86.4% 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 Codename: Panzers, Phase Two
Choose Codename: Panzers, Phase Two if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Codename: Panzers, Phase Two launched in 2016.
Both Hearts of Iron IV and Codename: Panzers, Phase Two sit in Strategy and Simulation 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 IV |  Codename: Panzers, Phase Two | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (120,833 reviews) | 86.4% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Stormregion, THQ Nordic |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2016.
- Hearts of Iron IV scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Codename: Panzers, Phase Two (86.4% positive).
- Codename: Panzers, Phase Two is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron IV (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hearts of Iron IV is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Codename: Panzers, Phase Two has no Deck rating yet.
Hearts of Iron IV vs Codename: Panzers, Phase Two — FAQ
- Are Hearts of Iron IV and Codename: Panzers, Phase Two 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.
- Do both Hearts of Iron IV and Codename: Panzers, Phase Two have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hearts of Iron IV ships Co-op; Codename: Panzers, Phase Two ships Co-op.
- Does Hearts of Iron IV run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hearts of Iron IV is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Codename: Panzers, Phase Two doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.