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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 24, 2016
  • December 18, 2025

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Engage in a deep political and economic struggle between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. spanning five decades of the Cold War. Use card-based events to spread influence, attempt coups, and gain allies, but avoid triggering nuclear war. Master strategy against AI or other players online.

Cold War simulation
Card-based historical events
Political influence and coups
AI opponent
Online multiplayer (asynchronous/real-time)
Pass-and-play multiplayer
In-game tutorial
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What's New in Twilight Struggle

1.4.11.167

December 18, 2025

Fixed notifications issue.

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User reviews

DO NOT BUY

Such a cool concept, but the AI cheats and is brutally difficult. It’s impossible to change the difficulty, and even if you give yourself the advantage at the start of the game, the AI always knows what cards you have and always has a better hand than you. Would actually be fun if the game was fair.
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Sólo falta su traducción en español...

...para que sea uno de los mejores juegos para iPad. Totalmente recomendable. Y hoy por hoy, traducirlo es fácil.

Yo pagaría algo por la traducción, si eso les motiva. ¿Leerán los comentarios?

Excellent game - but bugs!

Please fix the ability to suicide by accident this shouldn't be possible; also there is an error where if you place influence and take the move back before committing sometimes one of the influence stays which is unfair.

Tutorial crashes

The only way to get the tutorial achievement is to win it, but it’s not saved so you will have to play it in one go. Problem is: if you are doing well and are in turn 6 or 7 for example the game crashes to the background and you lose all progress. Crashes are bad but happen, but we should at least be able to save the tutorial instead of losing all that playing time. I also suspect that the AI knows your cards during its decisions, there were some remarkable and strange changes in strategy which indicate prior knowledge
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Bugs and unskippable yet slow animations

The animations are so slow they make me nauseous. It also just makes the games so slow to play through. We got the game because we thought it would be faster than tabletop but the slow animations make it just about the same but more infuriating because of the bugs

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

AI gets stuck on certain cards

Bug

AI fails to play scoring cards

Bug

Inconsistent DEFCON resolution

Bug

Tutorial crashes on certain steps

Bug

Inability to move map or zoom

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to skip AI actions

Feature

Multitasking support

Feature

Improved game history/log

Feature

Better in-game rules and help

Feature

Translations to other languages

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FAQ

What is Twilight Struggle about?

Twilight Struggle is a digital adaptation of a critically acclaimed board game that simulates the Cold War. Players take on the roles of either the U.S. or the U.S.S.R. and engage in a decades-long struggle for global dominance through political influence, economic maneuvering, and strategic event card play. The game features historical events and mechanics that immerse players in the era.

How do I play Twilight Struggle?

The game is played using a deck of cards, each representing historical events or actions. Players use these cards to spread their influence across different regions of the world, attempt coups to destabilize opponents, and manage crises. The goal is to achieve victory points or fulfill specific objectives before the opponent does, all while avoiding nuclear war.

Is Twilight Struggle free to play?

Based on the provided information, Twilight Struggle is a paid application. There is no indication of it being free or having a free-to-play model. Any in-app purchases would be separate from the initial cost of the game.

What are the multiplayer options in Twilight Struggle?

Twilight Struggle offers robust multiplayer options. You can play against an AI opponent, engage in pass-and-play multiplayer with a friend on the same device, or compete against other players online through asynchronous or real-time matches. An internet connection and a Playdek account are required for online play.

What kind of strategy does Twilight Struggle involve?

The game involves deep strategic planning and tactical decision-making. Players must balance spreading influence, managing their hand of event cards, anticipating opponent moves, and reacting to historical events. It requires careful resource management and an understanding of the game's complex geopolitical simulation to achieve victory.