EA SPORTS FC™ 26 vs Hearts of Iron IV
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation games.
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is currently the more played game: 148,925 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 51,272 for Hearts of Iron IV — about 3× more players. Across all tracked metrics, EA SPORTS FC™ 26 leads 6 of 8.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | EA SPORTS FC™ 26 | Hearts of Iron IV |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 148,925 | 51,272 |
| 24-hour peak | 148,925 | 61,511 |
| 7-day average | 103,637 | 40,301 |
| 30-day average | 91,873 | 40,783 |
| 30-day trend | +83% | +20% |
| Peak (tracked) | 150,019 | 71,991 |
| Steam reviews | 49% positive | 90% positive |
| Total reviews | 87,432 | 371,532 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | — | ~5,000,000 |
| Price | $13.99 | $9.99 |
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Players by month
| Month | EA SPORTS FC™ 26 | Hearts of Iron IV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 76,905 | 76,905 | 23,165 | 31,767 |
| May 2026 | 49,953 | 77,563 | 33,728 | 60,597 |
| Jun 2026 | 74,024 | 141,904 | 38,413 | 71,991 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 100,631 | 150,019 | 39,935 | 62,926 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Frequently asked
Which has more players, EA SPORTS FC™ 26 or Hearts of Iron IV?
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 currently has more players: 148,925 concurrent players on Steam vs 51,272 for Hearts of Iron IV — about 3× more players.
Is EA SPORTS FC™ 26 bigger than Hearts of Iron IV on Steam?
Over the last 30 days EA SPORTS FC™ 26 averaged 91,873 concurrent players and Hearts of Iron IV averaged 40,783. By that measure EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is currently the bigger game.
Is EA SPORTS FC™ 26 growing or declining on Steam?
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 averaged 91,873 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 83% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 150,019.
Is Hearts of Iron IV growing or declining on Steam?
Hearts of Iron IV averaged 40,783 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 20% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 71,991.