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Twilight Struggle

Playdek, Inc. · Apr 13, 2016

Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.

Board Game Strategy Tabletop Wargame Cold War

Last tracked players: 68
All-time peak: 115
24-hour change: Unavailable
Steam reviews: 87% positive

Delayed observation · last tracked Oct 7, 2026 04:02 UTC. Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

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Twilight Struggle is a strategy game set in the Cold War that presents new and different challenges with every game session. The game map is a world map of the period, whereon players move units and exert influence in attempts to gain allies and control for their superpower. The playable events in the game cover a vast array of historical happenings, from the Arab-Israeli conflicts of 1948 and 1967, to Vietnam and the U.S. peace movement, to the Cuban Missile Crisis and other such incidents that brought the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation.

Play as the US or USSR during the Cold War and change the course of history.

Highlights

• Events found in the game are actual events that occurred during the Cold War.

• Full asynchronous support for multiplayer online games.

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System requirements Windows · macOS

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Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: Intel Pentium or AMD equivalent
Memory: 1 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: Any
Additional Notes: While Network Connection is not required it is recommended

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OS: Mac OS X 10.13+
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: Any
Additional Notes: While Network Connection is not required it is recommended

Game details Languages, features & support

Publisher: Playdek, Inc.
Brazilian rating: 14
Steam Germany rating: 12
Achievements: 31
Features: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, In-App Purchases, Stats, Steam Turn Notifications, Family Sharing
Languages: English*
*languages with full audio support
Support: [email protected] Support site ↗

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Structured language support (1)

Language	Interface	Full audio	Subtitles
English	Yes	Yes	Yes

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Requires 3rd-Party Account: Playdek account is required for online play

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Is Twilight Struggle worth buying right now?

Wait — $9.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

When does Twilight Struggle go on sale?

Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

Is Twilight Struggle free to play?

Twilight Struggle costs $4.99 on Steam.

What genre is Twilight Struggle?

Twilight Struggle is a Simulation, Strategy game.

Who developed Twilight Struggle?

Twilight Struggle was developed by Playdek, Inc. and published by Playdek, Inc..

What platforms does Twilight Struggle support?

Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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