Select country: leader lineup
Hearts of Iron IV · Faction / Leader Select
Art style Painterly illustration
About this game
Developer: Paradox Development Studio · Publisher: Paradox Interactive · Platform: PC (Steam) · Art style: Painterly illustration · Screen type: Faction / Leader Select
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What to study
Countries are introduced by their leaders' faces: a row of portrait cards with flags, one briefing card for the selection, and the whole world map as the backdrop.
Patterns
How the screen is arranged.
Components
Parts on screen.
Screen inventory
- leader portrait cards
- flag strip
- country briefing
- start button
Top 3 colors
#454754 24%#23272e 20%#151c25 18%
Top three palette colors by share. The remaining colors make up the rest.
Source and credit
© Paradox Development Studio / Paradox Interactive, Hearts of Iron IV screenshot: Steam store page, shown for design study and commentary. PlayCraft is an unofficial fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Paradox Interactive.
Source tier 2 (publisher-released) · screenshot: Steam store page · Steam page
Source details
Fetched 2026-10-17. verified 2026-10-17: frame inspected visually; real game UI (HUD, menu, or panel) confirmed visible
Paradox EULA Section 6: free access, own commentary required
Rights holders: see Copyright & takedown.
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