'83

Squad-based tactical shooter set during a Cold War turned hot

Blue Dot Games · Released Apr 23, 2026 · Early Access

Action Massively Multiplayer Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 1,370
Recent reviews: Mostly Negative; 24% of 25 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 17, 2026
Minimum PC: RTX 1660; 16 GB RAM · 30 GB disk; Full requirements

What is '83?

An Early Access online first-person shooter set in Europe in 1983, where the Cold War becomes open conflict. You fight for NATO or the Warsaw Pact in objective-based, 40-versus-40 battles with infantry, vehicles, and coordinated fire support. Matches last 30–40 minutes, while commanders direct each team through a real-time strategy layer.

For you if...

+you enjoy Cold War weapons and punishing recoil
+you prefer coordinating attacks over fighting on your own

Not for you if...

−you prefer solo campaigns to online team matches
−you want forgiving gunfights rather than quick deaths

What players say

67% of 1,370 reviews are positive · 24% of 25 in the last 30 days

Early reviewers praise the weapons but criticize the lack of atmosphere. Recent players report empty servers that prevent matches, and some say the game has been removed from sale.

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'83 system requirements

Minimum: RTX 1660, 16 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 / Ryzen 3600
Graphics: RTX 1660 / RX 5500 XT
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Min Spec @ 30 FPS /1080p includes use of DLSS/FSR Upscaling

Does '83 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. There is no single-player mode.

Does '83 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, HDR
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: German, Simplified Chinese, Russian.

Does '83 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam