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Sigma Theory: Global Cold War (2019)

Sigma Theory: Global Cold War cover
Developer
Mi-Clos Studio, Goblinz Studio, FibreTigre
Publisher
Goblinz Publishing, Fractale
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 1,383 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You manage a shadowy intelligence division in a tense, turn-based global cold war where every decision carries weight and the future of superpowers hangs in the balance.

slow-pacedstrategictensedifficultcerebralpoliticalatmospheric

What players say

Players compare Sigma Theory to a board game with short, tense runs. Many praise the espionage loop and endgame pressure, but frustration is common over unclear outcomes, heavy randomness, and a barebone tutorial. Opinions split on whether the AI feels fair or too fast.

Trailer

Screenshots

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