Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
Reviews are excellent (Metacritic 81 · Steam 90%) · The price is well above its low (was €1.94) — worth waiting for a drop or setting an alert Notify me on a drop
About the game
A standalone grand strategy inspired by the Hearts of Iron series, spanning 20th-century conflicts from the Great War to the dawn of the Cold War. It offers a mix of short and in-depth campaigns.
Did you know?
The game was built by experienced modders from the Paradox forums and released by Paradox Interactive as a standalone title in 2011.
Best price today
€3.47
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Kinguin · Marketplace · Steam
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- On Steam
- €9.99−65 % here
- all-time low
- €1.9412 Oct
- Official now
- €8.70Fanatical
- Average low, 5 mo.
- €2.53
The cheapest Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game key right now costs €3.47 at Kinguin — the best of 11 compared offers. The cheapest official store price is €8.70 at Fanatical. (Prices as of )
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Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game prices by store 9
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €3.47 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €3.78 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €3.81 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €3.94 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €4.61 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €4.81 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €8.70 |
| GOG | Official store | €8.96 |
| Steam | Official store | €9.99 |
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Lowest official since we started tracking (Jul 2026)
€1.94
Oct 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€3.28
Aug 2026
Monthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.94 | €3.46 |
| Sept 2026 | €8.57 | €3.46 |
| Aug 2026 | €1.99 | €3.28 |
| Jul 2026 | €8.70 | €3.26 |
| Jun 2026 | €1.99 | €4.82 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Kinguin, Driffle, Gamivo, GameSeal, K4G, G2A, Fanatical, Steam
- GOG key — on GOG.com → Redeem a code (or in GOG Galaxy: Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code). Stores with this activation: GOG
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 98/ ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 |
| Processor | Pentium III 800 MH |
| Memory | 128 MB Ram |
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About this game — FAQ
Does Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game have multiplayer?
Yes, Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game has multiplayer.
Can Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game can also be played solo (single-player).
What languages does Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game support?
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is available in: English, German, Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, Polish, Russian.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game key?
The cheapest Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game key is currently sold by Kinguin for €3.47. That is the best of 11 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.94.
How much does Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game cost?
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game currently costs from €3.47 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €9.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 65%.
Is Kinguin an official store or a keyshop?
Kinguin is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.