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Starni Games · Published by Slitherine Ltd. · Official site ↗
Mixed — 68% positive (47 reviews) · 50 achievements
Last updated 11 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Cold War is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in a hypothetical 1984 conflict between NATO and the USSR. Play as both sides and command helicopters, tanks, and infantry across 20 campaign missions and rewrite the outcome of modern history.
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Explore the strategic depth of Headquarters: Cold War, where you command armies in fast-paced turn-based battles. Navigate complex campaigns as either side to shape the outcome of this hypothetical Cold War scenario.
About this game
Headquarters: Cold War is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in a hypothetical conflict between NATO and the USSR in 1984. Commanders can play as either side across two plot-driven campaigns and a variety of skirmish missions. Build your force, assign heroes, level up units, and use powerful Headquarters skills to outsmart the enemy and change the course of modern history.
Face a true tactical challenge
The combat system follows the easy to learn, hard to master philosophy, offering depth and realism with every decision:
Units feature detailed armor (front, side, back, top) where positioning is critical.
Terrain and obstacles provide directional cover and shape the battlefield.
Destroyed vehicles and buildings create new tactical opportunities.
High ground and destructible environments add verticality and unpredictability.
Recon. Plan. Execute.
See both sides of the story
Two full campaigns with 10 missions each, for a total of 20 story-driven operations.
Six Skirmish maps designed for replayability and tactical variety.
58 highly detailed unit models and a wide range of 3D environment assets.
Immersing atmosphere with 12 original music tracks, with high quality sound effects that heighten immersion.
Play unique Unit classes: Utility and Attack helicopters. Take command of the first airborne units in the series, capable of transporting infantry, delivering pinpoint strikes, and dominating the battlefield with unmatched mobility.
New HQ skills: adding devastating new abilities such as Resupply, MLRS, Air Strike, and even a Tactical Nuke.
All-new Officer skill trees, offering powerful abilities like Close Quarters Battle, Field Interrogation, Camo Net, Modular Armor Panels, Enhanced Radar Systems, and more to customize your strategy.
Rebalanced Cold War-era gameplay, with increased movement and attack ranges that reflect modern technology while keeping the tactical depth you expect.
Create and share your own battlefields
The in-game Map Editor lets you design custom skirmish and multiplayer maps from the ground up. Shape the terrain, place objectives, and craft unique tactical scenarios to challenge yourself and others
Manage your forces
Between battles, upgrade and customize your units. Assign heroes with unique skills, level up troops, and adapt your force composition to overcome every scenario.
Keep your crews safe
Every unit has a crew, and each member matters. Lose a gunner and firepower drops; lose a driver and mobility suffers. Protect your crews if you want to maintain combat effectiveness.
Campaigns and multiplayer
Play through two campaigns (NATO and USSR) with 10 missions each, test your tactics in Skirmish battles against improved AI, or challenge friends in online multiplayer with up to 4 players. Cooperative 2v2 battles are supported, along with asynchronous play through Slitherine’s CombatHQ system.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: i5-4460 (or equivalent)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 950 (2GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 35 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: i5-6400 (or equivalent)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 35 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Operation Pacify is out now
This DLC expands on the hypothetical battle between NATO and USSR set in 1984. Take command of USSR forces in an operation which aims to find a secret NATO missile launch facility. A simple mission turns into a race against time which can change the face of the battle. Fight across five missions with varied objectives, challenging battle conditions, along with an ever present threat of escalating the battle even further. With 16 new units, 8 each for the USSR and NATO, as well as two new infantry classes, this DLC finds new and more detailed challenges for players to secure victory. Let the Cold War turn hot.Read full article on Community Announcements (Death)AnnouncementsOfficial
Headquarters: Cold War – Operation Pacify is coming on June 18th
The Cold War turns hot.Command the forces of the USSR in Headquarters: Cold War – Operation Pacify, the first DLC for Headquarters: Cold War on June 18th.Set in Northern Germany near Hamburg, Operation Pacify places you at the center of a rapidly escalating conflict. Soviet intelligence has uncovered the existence of a secret NATO nuclear missile launch facility, and what begins as a suppression mission quickly evolves into a desperate race to locate, secure, and control a weapon capable of shifting the global balance of power.Fight through five challenging missions featuring evolving objectives, diverse battlefields, and the constant threat of escalation.New USSR Campaign: Operation PacifyTake command of Soviet forces in a new 5-mission narrative campaign featuring:Hunting down classified NATO intelligenceAssaulting heavily defended research facilitiesHolding the line against relentless counterattacksBreaking through fortified defenses to seize a nuclear missile siloEvery mission introduces new tactical challenges, including urban warfare, river crossings, defensive operations, and large-scale assaults against entrenched enemy positions.New Units for NATO and USSRExpand your arsenal with 16 new units — 8 for NATO and 8 for the USSR — introducing new tactical opportunities and battlefield strategies.NATO ForcesFIM-92 Stinger – Anti-air infantryM202A1 FLASH – Long-range incendiary infantryLAV-25 – Recon vehicleChallenger 1 – Main battle tankM270 MLRS – Rocket artilleryMIM-104 Patriot – Advanced AA systemM3 Bradley (ITOW) – Infantry fighting vehicleSikorsky MH-53 – Heavy helicopterUSSR Forces9K34 Strela-3 – Anti-air infantryRPO Rys – Long-range incendiary infantryBRM-1K – Recon vehicleT-80B – Main battle tankBM-27 Uragan – Rocket artilleryBuk missile system – Advanced AA systemBMP-2 (ATGM) – Infantry fighting vehicleMil Mi-26 – Heavy helicopterNew Infantry ClassesAnti-Air InfantryPortable missile-equipped infantry squads capable of ambushing enemy helicopters from for...Read full article on Community Announcements (Cherry)AnnouncementsOfficial
Headquarters: Cold War | T-80 - Unit Video
The T-80 shines when leading coordinated assaults, especially when supported by other units on the battlefield. Watch the video to see it in action:Buy now:Read full article on Community Announcements (Cherry)AnnouncementsOfficial
Headquarters: Cold War | M1 Abrams - Unit video
The M1 Abrams is a playable unit in the NATO campaign, serving as a decisive asset for breaking enemy defenses and securing key objectives. Play now:Read full article on Community Announcements (Cherry)Patch NotesOfficial
Headquarters: Cold War - v. 1.01.06 is out now
In v. 1.01.06 we have worked on some fixes:1. Fixed an issue with the Rapid Fire skill. It could be used multiple times, which could cause the game to crash.2. Added template text for Workshop.3. Fixed an issue with the Helicopter level-up skill Aerobatics. After learning it, helicopters could lose the ability to land.4. Fixed incorrect text in some officer skills.5. Fixed an issue with leveling up skills for some AI units.6. The placement of quest units on NATO Map 6, "Assault on Nora Base," has been changed. Previously, they were difficult to spot due to the surrounding forest; they are now positioned at the edge of the forest. Thank you for support!Read full article on Community Announcements (Cherry)
