Twilight Struggle (2016)

Developer: Playdek, Inc.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 2,962 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow-burning, tense duel of influence and brinkmanship where every card draw can escalate into global crisis.

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What players say

Players say it is a faithful recreation of the board game, with a serviceable AI that feels dated and needs a big handicap for experienced players. New players find it hard but rewarding, and some note the AI accelerates in the midgame. A few ask for Chinese language support.

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