Underplayed Gems

Arms Race 2 (2023)

Arms Race 2 cover
Developer
Alina Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A measured, turn-based strategy game that immerses you in the slow-burn tension and political maneuvering of the Cold War.

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What players say

Players call Arms Race 2 a turn-based cold war strategy that refines the original game with better tooltips. It is more about patient planning than quick wins, though some find the interface confusing at first. The biggest complaint is the lack of multiplayer and a disappointing bare-bones ending message.

Screenshots

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