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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Hearts of Iron IV down to the 13 that fit the “Xbox” category. Northgard, Armello and The Banner Saga top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hearts of Iron IV.
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Hearts of Iron IV is Northgard — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Armello and The Banner Saga follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hearts of Iron IV. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and progression.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and setting.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy
The game takes place in a Viking world inhabited by three races (humans, Varls, and Dredges) created by different gods. Once between people and Varls was hostility, but with the emergence of dredges, they were forced to unite forces, for not being killed by them.
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and visuals.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping real-time strategy
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hearts of Iron IV.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping real-time strategy
Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: setting and progression.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, offline and online features, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: setting and visuals.
Released 3 years after Hearts of Iron IV.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: setting and world.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation
The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Who will you be?
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and setting.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and setting.
Released 4 years after Hearts of Iron IV.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation
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Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Hearts of Iron IV.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and game mode.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hearts of Iron IV.
Released 4 years after Hearts of Iron IV.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Hearts of Iron IV: tone and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hearts of Iron IV.