Underplayed Gems

Twilight Struggle (2016)

Twilight Struggle cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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