Choose The Cold War Era
Choose The Cold War Era if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Cold War Era launched in 2016.
The Cold War Era vs Crisis in the Kremlin
The Cold War Era and Crisis in the Kremlin both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. The Cold War Era (2016) is 1 year older than Crisis in the Kremlin (2017). Crisis in the Kremlin scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% positive) than The Cold War Era (50% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Crisis in the Kremlin
Choose Crisis in the Kremlin if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crisis in the Kremlin launched in 2017.
Both The Cold War Era and Crisis in the Kremlin sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Cold War Era |  Crisis in the Kremlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (14 reviews) | 75.4% positive (456 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alina Digital | Nostalgames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Cold War Era (2016) is 1 year older than Crisis in the Kremlin (2017).
- Crisis in the Kremlin scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% positive) than The Cold War Era (50% positive).
- Crisis in the Kremlin is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Cold War Era (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Crisis in the Kremlin is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Cold War Era has no Deck rating yet.
The Cold War Era vs Crisis in the Kremlin — FAQ
- Should I play The Cold War Era or Crisis in the Kremlin first?
- If you want chronology, The Cold War Era (2016) came out before Crisis in the Kremlin (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Cold War Era and Crisis in the Kremlin similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.