Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War is a global real-time political strategy game where you take command of the USSR during its final decade. Shape the fate of your nation by managing the economy, foreign relations, and domestic policies. Engage in diplomacy or proxy wars to expand Soviet influence, with dozens of possible endings based on your decisions.
Gameplay
In Crisis in the Kremlin, you oversee the Soviet Union through a detailed political and economic simulation. Manage budgets, conduct scientific research, and implement social reforms—or reverse them. Influence global politics through diplomacy, espionage, or military intervention. Your choices determine whether the USSR collapses, reforms, or rises to new dominance.
Story
The Soviet Union stands at a crossroads in the late 20th century. Internal factions push for reform, regression, or revolution, while external pressures from the West threaten its stability. As the leader, you must navigate political turmoil, suppress dissent, or embrace change. Will you revive communism, transition to capitalism, or forge an entirely new path for the USSR?
Key Features
- Lead the USSR through its final decade with deep political and economic management
- Choose between historical accuracy or alternate-history scenarios
- Shape domestic policy with reforms, elections, or crackdowns
- Engage in global diplomacy, proxy wars, and ideological struggles
- Pursue scientific advancements like the Soviet Internet or space exploration
- Determine the fate of the USSR—collapse, reform, or world domination
- Experience dozens of unique endings based on your decisions
