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Codename: Panzers - Cold War (2009)

Codename: Panzers - Cold War cover
Developer
InnoGlow, Stormregion, THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.3 of 5, 283 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, tense strategy game where you carefully command Cold War units with a deliberate, tactical pace.

tacticalmethodicaltenseatmosphericclassicstrategicdeliberatemilitary simulation

What players say

Players say this is a simplified RTS without base building that can be fun casually but feels like a step down from the earlier Panzers games. Reviews note frequent crashes on modern Windows, units getting stuck together, and a difficulty spike that punishes you on Normal. Some call it the worst in the series, others enjoy it for quick, low-commitment play.

Trailer

Screenshots

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