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Games Strategy Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
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Strategy · Martin Ivanov

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Steam Deck Unsupported Windows Brazil · 10+
Very Positive · 90% of 2,086
DeveloperMartin Ivanov
Metacritic 81
Buy now Price verdict · US updated 15 hr. ago

Well reviewed at 90% positive. The current price is near its recorded low.

Cheaper elsewhere Same game at gog for $1.99, saving $8.00.
Why this verdict
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $1.99 · 30 days ago
Current discount -80% off $9.99
Player reviews 90% positive of 2,086
Metacritic 81
Quality score 88/100
Value score 100/100

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  1. Current official price $1.99
  2. Regular price $9.99
  3. Recorded low $1.99
  4. Compared with usual sales Not recorded
  5. Observed sale intervals Not enough recorded sale starts for an interval range.
  6. Interval samples 0
  7. Observed window Jun 27, 2026 to Jun 27, 2026 · 0 days
  8. Confidence insufficient

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GOG
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Store low $1.99 · Lowest across stores $1.99
GOG, official store, 80% off, $1.99
$1.99 Buy on GOG
Steam
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Store low $1.99 · Lowest across stores $1.99
Steam, official store, $9.99
$9.99 Buy on Steam
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Historical lows
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $1.99 2026-06-27
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $1.99
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $1.99
Current $9.99
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Recorded sale starts 1
Price events From the accepted price history
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $9.99
Jun 27, 2026
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $1.99

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Darkest Hour will introduce a new artificial intelligence that is now able to react to hundreds of different situations simultaneously. It implements a dynamic diplomatic system that will allow the player to have a real impact on the course of history.

Key Features:

  • Short and grand campaigns allow players to experience the darkest hours of the 20th century, from the Great War to the onset of the Cold War
  • New map, redesigned to offer greater detail as well as strategic and tactical opportunities
  • Dynamic diplomatic system giving the player greater influence on the course of events
  • New artificial intelligence capable of reacting to hundreds of different situations

Scenarios:

Grand campaign scenarios (where it is possible to choose any of the nations involved):
  • 1914 The Great War (starting on June 27, 1914)
  • 1933 Day of Decision (starting on March 4, 1933)
  • 1936 The Road to Another War (starting on January 1, 1936)
  • 1939 Invasion of Poland (starting on September 1, 1939)
  • 1940 Burning Europe (starting on May 10, 1940)
  • 1941 Awakening the Giant (starting on June 22, 1941)
  • 1942 Enemy at the Gate (starting on November 22, 1942)
  • 1943 Allied Invasion of Sicily (starting on July 26, 1943)
  • 1944 Allied Landing in Normandy (starting on June 20, 1944)
  • 1945 Battle of the Bulge (starting on December 16, 1944)
Battle scenarios which focus on specific battles or wars and where players can choose between a small number of nations:
  • 1904 Russo-Japanese War
  • 1939 Invasion of Poland

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Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game price history and current deals

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game for PC currently sells from $1.99 at authorized stores. Lowest since 27 Jun 2026: $1.99. That is 80% off the $9.99 list price.

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game reviews, playtime, and age rating

2,086 people have reviewed Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game. 90% are positive. Steam calls that Very Positive. Brazil rates it 10+, flagged for Violência.

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game on GeForce NOW

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How does the current Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game price compare?
The price verdict is buy. The lowest current official price is $1.99.
Which stores list Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game?
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is tracked at GOG, Steam. This section lists authorized stores and links to their store pages.
Where can I buy Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game cheap?
From $1.99 at GOG right now. That is 80% off the $9.99 list price. Its recorded low is $1.99, set on 2026-06-27.
Is Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game worth playing?
2,086 people have reviewed Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game. 90% are positive. Steam calls that Very Positive.
What age rating does Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game have?
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is rated Brazil 10+, Indonesia 13+, Germany (Steam rating) 12+ across boards. The Brazil rating flags Violência.

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Can I play Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game on GeForce NOW?
Yes. Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is on Nvidia's public GeForce NOW list as playable, so you can stream it from Nvidia's servers with a copy you already own on Steam.
Scores
Metacritic 81
Steam reviews Very Positive · 90%
90% positive of 2,086
Media (14)
Tech
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSNot supported
GeForce NOW
Cloud play Playable

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Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
  • OS *: Windows 98/ ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: Pentium III 800 MH
  • Memory: 128 MB Ram
  • Hard Disk Space: 2 GB hard disk space
  • Video Card: 4 MB DirectX-compatible
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
  • DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 or higher
  • Additional: Mouse with scroll wheel, keyboard and internet for multiplayer
Facts
DeveloperMartin Ivanov
PublisherParadox Interactive
GenresStrategy
ModesSingle-player · Multi-player
Steam features
Family Sharing
Ratings
Brazil10+

Violência

Indonesia13+

Kekerasan, Interaksi Daring

Germany (Steam rating)12+

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