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Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare. You play a General hidden deep within an underground bunker.
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About the game
Updated 27 April, 2023
Released
29 September, 2006
Features
Platforms
Players
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358 peak
Tags
Strategy
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Indie
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Wargame
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Cold War
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Multiplayer
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Psychological Horror
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Simulation
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Atmospheric
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Real-Time with Pause
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RTS
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War
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Diplomacy
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2D
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Tactical
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Great Soundtrack
Languages
English
~ French
~ German
~ Italian
~ Spanish - Spain
DEFCON Critic and user ratings
86
/ 100
Steam score
Very Positive Based on 2.898 votes
84
/ 100
Metacritic
Generally favorable
8.4
/ 10