In the same spirit

Games like Hearts of Iron IV: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Hearts of Iron IV (2016): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Hearts of Iron IV (18)

Europa Universalis IV Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2013) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 87★ 4.22 Tropico 5 Strategy by Haemimont Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 75★ 3.64 Stellaris Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 78★ 4.11 Crusader Kings II Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2012) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 82★ 3.61 Company of Heroes 2 Strategy by Feral Interactive (2013) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 80★ 3.1 Company of Heroes Strategy by Feral Interactive (2006) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 93★ 3.68 Age of Empires III: Complete Collection Strategy by Ensemble Studios (2012) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 81★ 4.1 Plague Inc: Evolved Casual by Ndemic Creations (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 80★ 3.98 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Strategy by Aspyr Media (2016) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 88★ 4.16 Arma 3 Shooter by Bohemia Interactive (2013) · ≈ 16h Metacritic 74★ 3.84 Medieval II: Total War Strategy by Feral Interactive (2007) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 88★ 4.1 Stronghold Crusader HD Strategy by FireFly Studios (2012) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 78★ 4.24 Factorio Casual by Wube Software (2020) · ≈ 20h Metacritic 83★ 4.35 Total War: SHOGUN 2 Strategy by Feral Interactive (2011) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 90★ 3.63 Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Strategy by Electronic Arts (2008) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 82★ 3.99 Northgard Adventure by Plug In Digital (2018) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 79★ 3.77 Age of Wonders III Strategy by Triumph Studios (2014) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 80★ 2.92 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Strategy by Stardock Entertainment (2012) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 82★ 2.73