Is Hearts of Iron IV co-op?

Yes, Hearts of Iron IV supports co-op.

Does Hearts of Iron IV have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Hearts of Iron IV.

Do we both need to own Hearts of Iron IV to play together?

Yes. Hearts of Iron IV is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Hearts of Iron IV?

About 32,112 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Hearts of Iron IV multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Hearts of Iron IV is a turn-based & grand strategy game released in 2016, 89% positive on Steam (342,150 reviews), with 32,112 playing right now. $49.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooStrategy · Turn-based & grand strategy

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How Hearts of Iron IV plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Mods: Steam Workshop

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy, War, Historical, Military, Alternate History, Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Hearts of Iron IV co-op?: Yes, Hearts of Iron IV supports co-op.
Does Hearts of Iron IV have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Hearts of Iron IV.
Do we both need to own Hearts of Iron IV to play together?: Yes. Hearts of Iron IV is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Hearts of Iron IV?: About 32,112 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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