Choose Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich
Choose Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich launched in 2009.
Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich vs Hearts of Iron IV
Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich and Hearts of Iron IV 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. Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich (2009) is 7 years older than Hearts of Iron IV (2016). Hearts of Iron IV scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich (88.5% 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 Hearts of Iron IV
Choose Hearts of Iron IV if you want a Simulation game with Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.1% positive across 120,833 reviews.
Both Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich and Hearts of Iron IV 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
 Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich |  Hearts of Iron IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (191 reviews) | 91.1% positive (120,833 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Developers | Irrational Games | Paradox Development Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich (2009) is 7 years older than Hearts of Iron IV (2016).
- Hearts of Iron IV scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich (88.5% positive).
- Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Hearts of Iron IV (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hearts of Iron IV has co-op; Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich vs Hearts of Iron IV — FAQ
- Which is better, Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich or Hearts of Iron IV?
- On Steam reviews Hearts of Iron IV scores higher (91.1% positive) than Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich (88.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hearts of Iron IV is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich or Hearts of Iron IV first?
- If you want chronology, Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich (2009) came out before Hearts of Iron IV (2016). 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 Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich and Hearts of Iron IV 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.