Hearts of Iron III vs Crusader Kings Complete
Both Hearts of Iron III and Crusader Kings Complete share Grand Strategy, Historical and Singleplayer — so which one deserves your time? Hearts of Iron III wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
Hearts of Iron III
Crusader Kings Complete| Metric | Hearts of Iron III | Crusader Kings Complete | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.49 | ★ 2.88 | Hearts of Iron III by 0.61 (17%) |
| Metacritic | 77 | 73 | Hearts of Iron III by 4 (5%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,073 adds | 608 adds | Hearts of Iron III by 465 (43%) |
| Avg. playtime | 3h | 1h | Hearts of Iron III is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2009 | 2004 | Hearts of Iron III is newer by 5 yr |
Verdict
Hearts of Iron III takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Grand Strategy, Historical and Singleplayer, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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