Best Cold War Games on Steam
Steam currently has 419 Cold War games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Cold War game rankings were last updated on 2/12/2025.
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1. Soundpad
Play sounds in voice chats in high digital quality. Add sounds or music to your microphone signal so others will hear it, too.
Soundpad holds the #1 spot for "best Cold War game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,014 positive reviews and 3,109 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Soundpad on the Steam Deck.
2. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,731 positive reviews and 263 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
3. Sakuya Izayoi Gives You Advice And Dabs
Feel relaxed into this mental vacation as Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project guides you through your troubles by offering helpful advice and strategies to help you feel at ease.
Sakuya Izayoi Gives You Advice And Dabs has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,195 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2020 |
| Developer | Sigyaad Team |
| Publisher | Sigyaad Team |
| Steam App Id | 1232180 |
4. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,184 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 283960 |
5. Sprocket
Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.
Sprocket has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,542 positive reviews and 648 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sprocket on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Developer | Hamish Dunn |
| Publisher | Hamish Dunn |
| Steam App Id | 1674170 |
6. Disney•Pixar WALL-E
Based on the 2008 computer animated film from Pixar Animation Studios, the video game version of WALL-E involves playing as the lonely robot as he navigates a trash-tainted world and begins an unlikely trek across the cosmos.
Disney•Pixar WALL-E has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,104 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Disney•Pixar WALL-E on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2015 |
| Developer | Asobo Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 331750 |
7. I Expect You To Die
Test your problem-solving skills in this virtual reality escape-the-room puzzle game. Play as a secret agent armed with telekinetic abilities on a mission to stop Zoraxis, an evil corporation with plans for world domination.
I Expect You To Die has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,479 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run I Expect You To Die on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/25/2017 |
| Franchise | I Expect You To Die |
| Developer | Schell Games |
| Publisher | Schell Games |
| Steam App Id | 587430 |
8. Jazzpunk: Director's Cut
Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration.
Jazzpunk: Director's Cut has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,042 positive reviews and 503 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 2/7/2014 |
| Developer | Necrophone Games |
| Publisher | Necrophone Games |
| Steam App Id | 250260 |
9. I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. This popular escape-the-room VR franchise is back with more ingenious puzzles, cunning villains, and dangerous locales.
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,158 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | I Expect You To Die |
| Developer | Schell Games |
| Publisher | Schell Games |
| Steam App Id | 1499120 |
10. Freedom Fighters
Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader.
Freedom Fighters has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,890 positive reviews and 105 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Freedom Fighters on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Franchise | IO Interactive A/S |
| Developer | IO Interactive A/S |
| Publisher | IO Interactive A/S |
| Steam App Id | 1347780 |
More Cold War Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Cold War games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 20,470 | 9/30/2017 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 2/10/2020 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 4/17/2014 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 334 | 8/26/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 2/24/2015 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/25/2017 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 2/7/2014 | 90 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/24/2021 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/21/2020 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/30/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,886 | 6/20/2024 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/12/2021 | 90 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/28/2021 | 90 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 9/1/2011 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 567 | 11/9/2010 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/7/2016 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 301 | 9/6/2022 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | ??? | 12/18/2010 | 89 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/1/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Soundpad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). Sakuya Izayoi Gives You Advice And Dabs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Sprocket on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Disney•Pixar WALL-E on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). I Expect You To Die on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Jazzpunk: Director's Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Freedom Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.