Combat Mission Cold War (2021)

- Developer
- Battlefront
- Publisher
- Slitherine Ltd.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.3 of 5, 235 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Playing Combat Mission Cold War feels like commanding a detailed, slow-moving military simulation where every turn demands careful planning and patience.
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What players say
Players are split: some praise its deep simulation of Cold War combat and PBEM play, but many more warn of an outdated engine, poor UI, bugs, and recycled content from older titles. Performance problems and a lack of development are common complaints.
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