Terminal Conflict

Turn-based Cold War strategy under the threat of nuclear war

Strategy Mill, BL-Logic, Scribble Pad Studios, Polywickstudio · Published by Strategy Mill · Released Sep 24, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 59% of 71
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 6 months ago; Apr 9, 2026
Minimum PC: ® 8800; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Terminal Conflict?

A grand strategy game set during the Cold War, spanning 1946–1991. Through a retro terminal interface, you manage the economy, conduct intelligence operations, direct military forces, and make diplomatic decisions while pursuing global dominance. You play against the computer or another player, with historical leaders to recruit and a Space Race to contest.

For you if...

+you enjoy balancing political, economic, and military priorities
+you like varied events and decisions across repeated playthroughs

Not for you if...

−you prefer direct action over managing geopolitical systems

What players say

59% of 71 reviews are positive

Players praise the historical depth, terminal-style presentation, and sound design. The most persistent complaints concern unclear tutorials and poorly explained mechanics, with recent reviews still reporting difficulty understanding the consequences of actions.

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Terminal Conflict system requirements

Minimum: ® 8800, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit or newer
Processor: Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz eller AMD 3500+
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb video memory required
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Internet Connection or 1 vs 1 Ranked multiplayer, or Direct connect in multiplayer mode.

OS: Windows 7 64-bit or newer
Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.20 GHz
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6950 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX570 with 2GB VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Internet Connection or 1 vs 1 Ranked multiplayer, or Direct connect in multiplayer mode.

Does Terminal Conflict have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Terminal Conflict run on Steam Deck?

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

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
The native resolution is not the default one
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, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 42
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Terminal Conflict 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