Twilight Struggle: Red Sea

Twilight Struggle: Red Sea

by Playdek, Inc.

7 ratings
12 reviews
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 27, 2023
  • January 25, 2026
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Engage in a 2-player card-driven strategy game set during the Cold War in the Horn of Africa. Lead the United States or the Soviet Union, spread influence, and manage geopolitical events to achieve global superpower status. Beware of nuclear war.

Card-driven mechanics based on historical events
2-player competitive gameplay
Online asynchronous and PvP modes
Offline solitaire and AI gameplay
Detailed beginner's tutorial
Challenging achievements
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What's New in Twilight Struggle

1.5.5 (72)

January 25, 2026

Fixed notification issues.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 197-2

Strategy games

This game dropped -2 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

Great sequel

If you like Twilight Struggle, you will love this, it’s like a micro version playable in 2 to 3 turns and very intense focusing on the Red Sea region split between the Middle East and Africa. Fun game!

If you’ve played Twilight Struggle, it’s pretty similar, and there’s a one page summary of differences you can find online. Make sure to learn the victory conditions.

Very good competitive game playing with other players online. The people who are writing that the AI cheats must just be very bad at this game. Haven’t had any significant bugs either.
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Love this adaptation, hoping the original TS comes to iPhone soon

It's a feature-complete port. The game sparked my interest in the history and region. It's also a great way to get familiar with the board game before playing the physical version. One small issue though: On my iPhone, the Dynamic Island covers the cards on the side, making them hard to operate. It would be great if you could add some spacing on the left and right sides to fix this.
By the way, do you have any plans to bring the original Twilight Struggle to iPhone?:) It seems like it's only available on iPad for now.
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Twilight Struggle sequel.

If you like Twilight Struggle, you will like this, although it’s much faster to play, with only 2-3 very intense turns. Gameplay is fairly similar, where you play cards and use them for operations or events. The goal is to control the Red Sea, with one side being Africa, and the other being parts of the Middle East. The events have a very strong effect on the gameplay, and the first few times you play, you might find you get wiped out quickly, but that happens less once you get used to the cards. Also study the victory conditions, they are a bit tricky, but give you several paths to victory.

UPDATE Despite what others said in the reviews here, the AI does not cheat, the people who say that are either bad players or don’t understand probability or both. The app is generally pretty stable, I get the occasional crash, but no big deal as the game is saved. It’s an exciting game, and often isn’t decided till the last turn. Recommended.
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Response from developer

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Can’t even play

Would love to play this game but it can’t even load past 45 percent trying to start an offline AI game.

Would like my money back.

Twilight Struggle sequel.

I wrote a lengthy review of this before, but it seems to have disappeared. In short, if you like Twilight Struggle, you will like this, although it’s much faster to play, with only 2-3 very intense turns. Gameplay is fairly similar, where you play cards and use them for operations or events.
The goal is to control the Red Sea, with one side being Africa, and the other being parts of the Middle East. The events have a very strong effect on the gameplay, and the first few time you play, you might find you get wiped out quickly, but that happens less once you get used to the cards. Also study the victory conditions, they are a bit tricky, but give you several paths to victory.

Despite what others said, in the reviews here, the AI does not cheat, it is generally pretty stable, I get the occasional crash, but no big deal as the game is saved. It’s an exciting game, and often isn’t decided till the last turn. Recommended.
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Response from developer

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FAQ

What is Twilight Struggle: Red Sea about?

Twilight Struggle: Red Sea is a 2-player card-driven strategy game where players assume the roles of the United States or the Soviet Union during the Cold War, focusing on the Horn of Africa. The game involves spreading influence, conducting military actions, and managing geopolitical events to gain global superpower status.

How does Twilight Struggle: Red Sea compare to the original Twilight Struggle?

Twilight Struggle: Red Sea builds upon the award-winning Twilight Struggle game, adapting its core mechanics to a new historical setting in the Horn of Africa in 1974. It introduces new Flashpoint countries and card mechanics specific to this region while retaining the familiar elements of Cold War tension.

Can I play Twilight Struggle: Red Sea offline?

Yes, Twilight Struggle: Red Sea offers offline gameplay options. You can play the solitaire game using the Solo BOT or challenge the AI in offline games, making it accessible even without an internet connection.

What are the multiplayer options in Twilight Struggle: Red Sea?

The game features online asynchronous gameplay, allowing players to take turns at their convenience. It also includes friend's lists and game matchmaking for online PvP (player versus player) games, enabling competition against friends and other players.

Does Twilight Struggle: Red Sea have ads?

No, Twilight Struggle: Red Sea does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience without any ad interruptions.

What is the price of Twilight Struggle: Red Sea?

Twilight Struggle: Red Sea is available for purchase at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game and its features.

What devices is Twilight Struggle: Red Sea compatible with?

Twilight Struggle: Red Sea is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4+ and is optimized for these platforms.

How often is Twilight Struggle: Red Sea updated?

The game was last updated on January 25, 2026, with version 1.5.5 (72). This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements or content additions.