The Cold War Era

Starting at €4.99Buy now

Get on Steam

The Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

32%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers an engaging experience for those who enjoy resource management and strategic decision-making in a Cold War setting.
After understanding the mechanics, players find the game enjoyable and rewarding, with a good balance of challenge and strategy.
It's a fair-priced indie title that provides enough replayability and has some nice touches like Steam Achievements.

The mechanics can be confusing and overwhelming at first, leading to a frustrating experience for new players.
The game lacks depth and complexity, with minimal gameplay elements and no tutorial to guide players.
There are significant limitations, such as no save feature and a focus solely on the US and USSR, which may not appeal to all players.

gameplay
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its confusing mechanics and poor development, leading to a minimal experience that some find challenging to grasp. However, despite its basic nature, it can still be engaging and serves as a captivating time sink for players willing to invest the effort to understand it.
- “Gameplay is minimal but could be interesting once understood.”
- “Very confusing mechanics.”
- “Poorly developed, poor gameplay too!”
- “Pretty basic gameplay, but it's a captivating time sink nonetheless.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered enjoyable, featuring ambient tracks that enhance the experience, though it may not be award-winning. Players appreciate the option to turn off the in-game soundtrack if desired.
- “The ambient music in the background adds a nice touch to the overall experience, even if it's not award-winning.”
- “I appreciate that I can turn off the in-game soundtrack and enjoy my own music while playing.”
- “The music complements the gameplay well, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game fairly priced and believe it provides sufficient replayability to justify the cost.
- “It's fairly priced and offers enough replayability to make it worth it.”