Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The game may seem complete, with the entire Cold War timeframe playable from 1949 to 1989, and indeed, it offers many hours of gameplay.

However, several important features are still missing:

-More multiplayer scenarios and mods
-Additional flavor events
-Real editors and modding features
Most importantly:
-More alternate policy paths for the USSR

Players also requested major features that are being implemented:
-National policies,
-Geostrategical advantages.

The Early Access phase will provide an opportunity for you to propose your events and ideas.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I plan to release the final version anytime between September 2025 and mai 2026.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I plan more content, like alternative paths for USSR, modding tools and multiplayer options, depending upon your feedback during the Early Access.

What WILL NOT be included in the final release:

-All content prior to 1949 or after 1989 will be in separate DLC.
-Any country other than the USA and USSR will be in separate DLC (this way, I can offer you a great base game price).”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“In the current version, you can play 12 different scenarios of varying lengths, spanning from 1949 to 1989, with both the USA and the USSR.

Additionally, there is a Grand Campaign that covers the entire 1949-1989 period.

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“I plan to keep the price of the game under $15.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“You will find a vibrant community on Discord, where most discussions and feedback take place. Players can also post on the Steam forums.”
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About This Game

Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox.

In a world dominated by antagonistic ideologies, supported by vast nuclear arsenals, a direct confrontation would mean the end of civilization as we know it.

In Maestro Cinetik's Cold War 2, you play as either the USA or the USSR, turning the globe into your strategic playground.

Use diplomacy, threats, and covert actions to ensure your ideology prevails!

If you're familiar with my work, you know I focus on crafting games you can enjoy in a single evening, yet with enough depth to offer endless replayability.

I’m confident the game's simple mechanics paired with historical events that force you to make impactful choices, will provide over 100 hours of entertainment.

Now:

Have fun! (this is an order, not a wish!)                                                                                                                       -Maestro Cinetik

How Does the Game Work?

The objective is simple: earn more prestige points than your opponent.

You gain prestige by improving diplomatic relations and signing treaties with countries across the globe. At the same time, your opponent will work relentlessly to undermine the nations in your bloc and shift the balance of power in their favor.

Beyond diplomacy, you must also manage your nation’s internal policies and carefully plan how to exploit the geopolitical landscape to weaken your rival over time.

Are you ready to lead your ideology to global dominance—or will history repeat itself?

DLC Policy

I’ve set the base game at a fair price, focused entirely on the core Cold War experience (USA vs. USSR, 1949–1989).

Everything outside of that core theme is released as optional DLC, so you can pick and choose only the parts of the game that interest you.

The DLC are developed alongside the base game since the Early Access, and they will continue to evolve and improve in parallel with it.

This way, the base game remains affordable, while extra content is available for those who want to dive deeper into specific aspects of the Cold War.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 11
    • Processor: 1.5 Ghz (Intel Celeron / AMD Athlon 64 x2)
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 230 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
    • Storage: 1300 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 11
    • Processor: 2.5 gz and 2 cores
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 230 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
    • Storage: 1300 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: i3 or higher
    • Processor: i3 or higher
    • Memory: 8 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (or equivalent)
    Recommended:
    • OS: i3 or higher
    • Processor: i3 or higher
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (or equivalent)
    Minimum:
    • OS: Unsure
    • Processor: i3 or higher
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