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	Nobodies: After Death License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2023 Rating: 9.8/10
#02	子夜之章:历史的终局～MidNights of Desperado～ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.8/10
#03	Jey's Empire License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#04	Russian Mailman Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#05	Socialism Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.6/10
#06	EverStopped License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#07	Cold Waters License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.6/10
#08	60 Parsecs! License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2018 Rating: 9.6/10
#09	Calm Down, Stalin - VR License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#10	Pixel Puzzles World War II Jigsaws License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.6/10
#11	The Sinking of the Dream Chaser License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#12	Epic Dumpster Bear: Dumpster Fire Redux License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2018 Rating: 9.5/10
#13	Jazzpunk: Director's Cut License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 9.5/10
#14	Soda Drinker Pro License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Android, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 9.4/10
#15	Ukrainian ball in search of gas License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.4/10
#16	Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.3/10
#17	S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.3/10
#18	Get Out License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 9.3/10
#19	Samsara License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Switch, Android, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.2/10
#20	Super 3-D Noah's Ark License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1995 Rating: 9.2/10
#21	China: Mao's legacy License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.2/10
#22	Rapid Tap License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.2/10
#23	Wild Animal Sports Day License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.2/10
#24	The Price of Freedom License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 9.1/10
#25	Save Jesus License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 9.1/10
#26	Lovers of Aether License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 9.1/10
#27	Sprocket License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.1/10
#28	Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 9/10
#29	Train Valley License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 9/10
#30	b 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9/10
#31	Calm Down, Stalin License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 9/10
#32	Escape from Chernobyl: Jailbreak License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9/10
#33	Papers, Please License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS Vita, Android Release: 2013 Rating: 8.9/10
#34	Super Rad Raygun License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.9/10
#35	Reagan Gorbachev License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2016 Rating: 8.8/10
#36	Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2013 Rating: 8.8/10
#37	Armored Brigade License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.8/10
#38	I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.8/10
#39	The Red Stare License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.8/10
#40	Alien Insanity License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.8/10
#41	METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 8.8/10
#42	Desert Bus VR License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.8/10
#43	Call of Duty: Black Ops License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii, PS3, DS Release: 2010 Rating: 8.7/10
#44	Aggressors License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.7/10
#45	Hollywood Visionary License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2015 Rating: 8.7/10
#46	Tunguska: The Visitation License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.7/10
#47	SGS NATO's Nightmare License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.6/10
#48	DEFCON License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2006 Rating: 8.6/10
#49	Rage Wars License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.6/10
#50	Interkosmos License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.6/10
#51	ICBM License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.6/10
#52	World in Conflict License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 8.5/10
#53	NiGHT SIGNAL License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#54	Red Matter License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5 Release: 2018 Rating: 8.5/10
#55	Cotropitorii License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 8.5/10
#56	Object N License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.5/10
#57	M.A.R.S.S. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.5/10
#58	No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2002 Rating: 8.4/10
#59	The Operative: No One Lives Forever License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2 Release: 2000 Rating: 8.4/10
#60	Crisis in the Kremlin License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 8.4/10
#61	Arma: Cold War Assault Mac/Linux License: n/a Platforms: Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 8.4/10
#62	Commie Killer 2069 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.4/10
#63	Steel Armor: Blaze of War License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.4/10
#64	Playing History - The Plague License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2012 Rating: 8.4/10
#65	Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 8.4/10
#66	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
#67	Tropico License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2001 Rating: 8.3/10
#68	The Amazing Shrinking Giraffe License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10
#69	Wars and Battles: October War License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#70	Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations WOTY License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#71	Go For Launch: Mercury License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#72	Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.2/10
#73	Loretta License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#74	Mini Hockey Champ! License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#75	Vietnam ‘65 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.2/10
#76	Bad Rats Show License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.2/10
#77	Battlefield Vietnam License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: 8.2/10
#78	M1 Tank Platoon II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 8.1/10
#79	Tropico 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360 Release: 2009 Rating: 8.1/10
#80	South of the Circle License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Switch, PC, XSX, PS5, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 8.1/10
#81	HUNDRED FIRES: The rising of red star - EPISODE 1 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.1/10
#82	Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 8.1/10
#83	Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Xbox One, PS4 Release: 2014 Rating: 8.1/10
#84	Tropico 4 License: commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 8.1/10
#85	Freedom Fighters License: Commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8/10
#86	Precipice License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#87	Wolfstride License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#88	Orwell's Animal Farm License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android Release: 2020 Rating: 8/10
#89	Animals Memory: Dinosaurs License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#90	Ningakki XXVI FPS License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#91	WARNO License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#92	Jane's Combat Simulations: USAF - United States Air Force License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 8/10
#93	Jane's Combat Simulations: IAF - Israeli Air Force License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1998 Rating: 8/10
#94	F/A-18 Interceptor License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1988 Rating: 8/10
#95	Wargame: AirLand Battle License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 8/10
#96	Rising Storm 2: Vietnam License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8/10
#97	I Expect You to Die License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 7.9/10
#98	Line War License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.9/10
#99	Operation: Harsh Doorstop License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.9/10
#100	Disney•Pixar Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales License: n/a Platforms: PC, Wii Release: 2010 Rating: 7.9/10