TOP 100 COLD WAR GAMES

Ah, the Cold War game genre. Nothing says fun like nuclear annihilation and the constant threat of mutually assured destruction! But seriously, this genre has a certain appeal to it. Maybe it's the nostalgia for a simpler time, when the United States and Soviet Union were just two superpowers threatening to wipe each other off the map. Or maybe it's the satisfaction of outsmarting your opponent through espionage and diplomacy. Who knows? One thing's for sure, players love this genre for its unique blend of strategy, history, and tension. And on this site, you'll find a well-picked list of the top games in this genre. So, if you're ready to relive the fear and paranoia of the Cold War era, grab your keyboard and get ready to experience the thrill of the ultimate game of global brinksmanship!

#01
Games like 子夜之章:历史的终局~MidNights of Desperado~

子夜之章:历史的终局~MidNights of Desperado~

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#02
Games like Jey's Empire

Jey's Empire

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#03
Games like EverStopped

EverStopped

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#04
Games like Cold Waters

Cold Waters

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#05
Games like 60 Parsecs!

60 Parsecs!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#06
Games like Calm Down, Stalin - VR

Calm Down, Stalin - VR

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#07
Games like Pixel Puzzles World War II Jigsaws

Pixel Puzzles World War II Jigsaws

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#08
Games like Socialism Simulator

Socialism Simulator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#09
Games like Jazzpunk: Director's Cut

Jazzpunk: Director's Cut

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#10
Games like The Sinking of the Dream Chaser

The Sinking of the Dream Chaser

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#11
Games like Epic Dumpster Bear: Dumpster Fire Redux

Epic Dumpster Bear: Dumpster Fire Redux

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#12
Games like Ukrainian ball in search of gas

Ukrainian ball in search of gas

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#13
Games like Soda Drinker Pro

Soda Drinker Pro

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Android, Xbox One
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9.4/10

#14
Games like S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster

S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.3/10

#15
Games like Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall

Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.3/10

#16
Games like China: Mao's legacy

China: Mao's legacy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#17
Games like Rapid Tap

Rapid Tap

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#18
Games like Wild Animal Sports Day

Wild Animal Sports Day

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#19
Games like Samsara

Samsara

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Switch, Android, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#20
Games like Sprocket

Sprocket

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#21
Games like The Price of Freedom

The Price of Freedom

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#22
Games like Save Jesus

Save Jesus

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#23
Games like Lovers of Aether

Lovers of Aether

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#24
Games like Calm Down, Stalin

Calm Down, Stalin

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#25
Games like Escape from Chernobyl: Jailbreak

Escape from Chernobyl: Jailbreak

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#26
Games like Train Valley

Train Valley

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9/10

#27
Games like b 2

b 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#28
Games like Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 9/10

#29
Games like Super Rad Raygun

Super Rad Raygun

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#30
Games like Papers, Please

Papers, Please

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS Vita, Android
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#31
Games like Armored Brigade

Armored Brigade

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#32
Games like I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#33
Games like The Red Stare

The Red Stare

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#34
Games like Alien Insanity

Alien Insanity

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#35
Games like METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#36
Games like Desert Bus VR

Desert Bus VR

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#37
Games like Reagan Gorbachev

Reagan Gorbachev

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#38
Games like Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition

Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#39
Games like Call of Duty: Black Ops

Call of Duty: Black Ops

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii, PS3, DS
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#40
Games like Aggressors

Aggressors

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#41
Games like Hollywood Visionary

Hollywood Visionary

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#42
Games like DEFCON

DEFCON

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#43
Games like Rage Wars

Rage Wars

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#44
Games like Interkosmos

Interkosmos

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#45
Games like ICBM

ICBM

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#46
Games like World in Conflict

World in Conflict

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#47
Games like NiGHT SIGNAL

NiGHT SIGNAL

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#48
Games like Red Matter

Red Matter

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#49
Games like Cotropitorii

Cotropitorii

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#50
Games like Object N

Object N

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#51
Games like The Operative: No One Lives Forever

The Operative: No One Lives Forever

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#52
Games like No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way

No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#53
Games like Crisis in the Kremlin

Crisis in the Kremlin

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#54
Games like Arma: Cold War Assault Mac/Linux

Arma: Cold War Assault Mac/Linux

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#55
Games like Commie Killer 2069

Commie Killer 2069

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#56
Games like Playing History - The Plague

Playing History - The Plague

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#57
Games like Steel Armor: Blaze of War

Steel Armor: Blaze of War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#58
Games like Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#59
Games like Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, 3DS, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita, Switch, PC, PS4, XSX, PS5
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#60
Games like Tropico

Tropico

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#61
Games like The Amazing Shrinking Giraffe

The Amazing Shrinking Giraffe

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#62
Games like Wars and Battles: October War

Wars and Battles: October War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#63
Games like Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations WOTY

Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations WOTY

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#64
Games like Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#65
Games like Mini Hockey Champ!

Mini Hockey Champ!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#66
Games like Bad Rats Show

Bad Rats Show

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#67
Games like Vietnam ‘65

Vietnam ‘65

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#68
Games like Battlefield Vietnam

Battlefield Vietnam

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#69
Games like M1 Tank Platoon II

M1 Tank Platoon II

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 1998
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#70
Games like Tropico 3

Tropico 3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#71
Games like Tropico 4

Tropico 4

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, Mac, Xbox One
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#72
Games like Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes

Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Xbox One, PS4
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#73
Games like Freedom Fighters

Freedom Fighters

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 8/10

#74
Games like Precipice

Precipice

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8/10

#75
Games like Wolfstride

Wolfstride

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8/10

#76
Games like Orwell's Animal Farm

Orwell's Animal Farm

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8/10

#77
Games like Animals Memory: Dinosaurs

Animals Memory: Dinosaurs

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8/10

#78
Games like Ningakki XXVI FPS

Ningakki XXVI FPS

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8/10

#79
Games like Wargame: AirLand Battle

Wargame: AirLand Battle

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8/10

#80
Games like I Expect You to Die

I Expect You to Die

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#81
Games like Line War

Line War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#82
Games like Operation: Harsh Doorstop

Operation: Harsh Doorstop

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#83
Games like Disney•Pixar Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales

Disney•Pixar Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Wii
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#84
Games like Tropico 5

Tropico 5

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#85
Games like Mahjong

Mahjong

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#86
Games like Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#87
Games like Blind Men

Blind Men

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#88
Games like Sub Command

Sub Command

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#89
Games like Slip 'n Dip

Slip 'n Dip

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#90
Games like Tiny Combat Arena

Tiny Combat Arena

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#91
Games like Regiments

Regiments

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#92
Games like Fire On Fight : Online Multiplayer Shooter

Fire On Fight : Online Multiplayer Shooter

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#93
Games like Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Supreme Ruler Ultimate

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#94
Games like Dangerous Waters

Dangerous Waters

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#95
Games like Wargame: Red Dragon

Wargame: Red Dragon

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#96
Games like Wargame: European Escalation

Wargame: European Escalation

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#97
Games like Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#98
Games like Bombagun

Bombagun

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#99
Games like Cuban Missile Crisis

Cuban Missile Crisis

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#100
Games like Command: Northern Inferno

Command: Northern Inferno

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 7.5/10