Hearts of Iron IV vs Project Zomboid
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation games.
Hearts of Iron IV is currently the more played game: 48,840 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 37,083 for Project Zomboid — about 32% more players. Across all tracked metrics, Hearts of Iron IV leads 6 of 9.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | Hearts of Iron IV | Project Zomboid |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 48,840 | 37,083 |
| 24-hour peak | 61,511 | 38,039 |
| 7-day average | 40,288 | 27,892 |
| 30-day average | 40,794 | 25,719 |
| 30-day trend | +20% | +2% |
| Peak (tracked) | 71,991 | 40,240 |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive | 94% positive |
| Total reviews | 371,532 | 458,830 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~5,000,000 | ~10,000,000 |
| Price | $9.99 | $13.39 |
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Players by month
| Month | Hearts of Iron IV | Project Zomboid | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 23,165 | 31,767 | — | — |
| May 2026 | 33,728 | 60,597 | 26,844 | 38,458 |
| Jun 2026 | 38,413 | 71,991 | 24,842 | 38,508 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 39,918 | 62,926 | 27,299 | 40,240 |
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, Hearts of Iron IV or Project Zomboid?
Hearts of Iron IV currently has more players: 48,840 concurrent players on Steam vs 37,083 for Project Zomboid — about 32% more players.
Is Hearts of Iron IV bigger than Project Zomboid on Steam?
Over the last 30 days Hearts of Iron IV averaged 40,794 concurrent players and Project Zomboid averaged 25,719. By that measure Hearts of Iron IV is currently the bigger game.
Is Hearts of Iron IV growing or declining on Steam?
Hearts of Iron IV averaged 40,794 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 20% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 71,991.
Is Project Zomboid growing or declining on Steam?
Project Zomboid averaged 25,719 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 40,240.