The game successfully brings to light the gruesome all-consuming war and the politics that ruled the world. Developers have also intricately designed its gameplay. Mass destruction, people being killed, intense combats, and vivid graphics are surely praiseworthy. The game is mostly praised for its vivid depiction of wartime. Hearts of Iron IV is hence the fastest-selling installment of the entire series. Within 14 days of its release, the game sold over 200,000 copies globally. Gamers and critics enjoy playing the game thoroughly. It takes back to the time of the 1930s, allowing players to lead their nations in the war to either victory or defeat. Similar to its previous successors, this game too revolves around the world situation during world war 2. Hearts of Iron IV is the fourth installment to the Hearts of Iron IV series, the biggest one to date. The game was published worldwide by paradox interactive.

Paradox development studio came up with a grand strategy war game titled Hearts of Iron IV in 2016.