The Cold War Era (2016)
- Developer
- Alina Digital
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 2.9 of 5, 26 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Playing feels like orchestrating global chess moves under the shadow of mutual assured destruction, balancing military, espionage, and propaganda over compressed decades.
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What players say
Players say the game is very simple, essentially clicking a few buttons to manage influence and resources across countries. It lacks a tutorial, save feature, and historical events, which divides players: some find it a quick, board-game-like time sink while others call it bare and confusing.
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