Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War vs Realpolitiks
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Realpolitiks wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Realpolitiks is $6.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War | Realpolitiks |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 55 |
| Quality | 65 | 53 |
| Value | 49 | 81 |
| Popularity | 23 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.18 | $0.51 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.2% positive | 60.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 39 | 3 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War | Realpolitiks |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 11, 2025 | February 16, 2017 |
| Developers | Nostalgames | Jujubee S.A. |
| Publishers | Nostalgames | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 (32-bit, 64-bit) | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support. | Intel Core i3 |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DX10, DX11, DX12 capable. | Nvidia GeForce GTX 740 / AMD Radeon R7 250 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War or Realpolitiks?
Realpolitiks won the comparison against Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War worth buying over Realpolitiks?
Based on the metrics, Realpolitiks won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Realpolitiks currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC