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First Strike

FIRST STRIKE is a fast paced real time strategy game where you play one of the twelve biggest nuclear superpowers of the world – from known superpowers like the USA to an upstart hellraiser like North Korea – and try to be the last one remaining when the whole world blows to smithereens.

Strategy RTS Cold War War PvP
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Welcome commander, you are now in power of one of the biggest nuclear superpowers of the world. So choose your steps carefully, it’s a small path between war and peace.

First Strike is a fast-paced real-time strategy game which makes dropping the big one as easy as ABC. But be sure to take the right measures to guarantee your people’s safety.

Pick one of the big nuclear players – from known superpowers like the USA to an upstart hellraiser like North Korea – and plan your strategy wisely: Expand to other countries, build bombs or dismantle in order to restructure your arsenal. Or use research to gain access to new nuclear technology, better recon intel, automated self-defense-sequences and many more.

Whether you’re a bloodthirsty warmonger or a tree-hugging hippie – it’s time to put your cards on the table. First Strike shows you how little it takes to heat things up. You control the destiny of the precious and vulnerable rock floating through space, the rock we call mothership Earth.

 So, will you be the one remaining when the whole world blows to smithereens?




  • Twelve Playable Nuclear superpowers - You decide which real-world superpower you play, from the USA to Russia, China or North Korea
  • Devastating Superweapons - Build twelve technologically advanced rockets, from Tridents to the TSAR, unique to each Alliance
  • Build Rockets and Missiles, conquer territories and research new devastating nuclear technologies.
  • Control the world - shoot and defend against nuclear rockets on a 3D globe.
  • Exclusive new Non-Attack-Pact system - Search for Pact partners and team up against enemies
  • High-resolution texture rework - Brand-new reworks including night lights, bump maps, HD options and star constellations just for PC
  • Fast paced strategy gameplay - Each round of first strike takes between half an hour and an hour to complete.



First Strike was finalist and winner of numerous game awards worldwide, including

*Winner ""Most Innovative Game"" - BAE Awards*
*Winner ""Game of the Year"" - BOSA Awards*
*Winner ""Newcomer of the Year"" - SwissICT Awards*
*Winner ""Best Mobile Game"" - Indie Prize Amsterdam*

*Finalist “Best Strategy Game” - BAE Awards*
*Finalist ""Best Hardcore Game"" - Game Connection USA Awards*
*Finalist ""Most Innovative Game"" - Game Connection USA Awards*
*Finalist ""Best Upcoming Game"" - IMGA Awards*
*Finalist ""Most Meaningful Play"" - IMGA Awards*
*Finalist ""Best International Game"" - Ludicious Game Festival*
*Finalist ""Best Swiss Game"" - SGDA Awards*
*Finalist “Master of the Year” - BOSA Awards*

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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+)
  • Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz (SSE2 instruction set support)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia® GeForce 9400M
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Core i7, 2,2 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia® Geforce GTX 1650 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: macOS Sierra 10.12
  • Processor: Intel Core I5 2,3 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia® GeForce 9400M
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: macOS Sierra 10.12
  • Processor: Intel Core I7, 2,2 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia® Geforce GT 750M
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Blindflug Studios AG
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
53
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Arabic, Japanese, Ukrainian, Korean, Swedish
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (16)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
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GermanYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
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ItalianYesNoNo
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UkrainianYesNoNo
KoreanYesNoNo
SwedishYesNoNo
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Value Score

Fair Value — 59th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 59th percentile. Priced as Market at $11.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 63%
Value Ratio Top 41%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Strike worth buying right now?
Wait — $11.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does First Strike go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is First Strike free to play?
First Strike costs $11.99 on Steam.
What genre is First Strike?
First Strike is a Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed First Strike?
First Strike was developed by Blindflug Studios AG and published by Blindflug Studios AG.
What platforms does First Strike support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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