ARMA: Cold War Assault — Is It Worth Playing?

Bohemia Interactive's debut game published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint in 2001, became genre-defining combat military simulation and the No.

Aug 8, 2011Shooterby Bohemia Interactive$0.99
Quick verdict ARMA: Cold War Assault holds 90% positive across 2,281 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, it's an easy one to check out.

About ARMA: Cold War Assault

Bohemia Interactive's debut game published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint in 2001, became genre-defining combat military simulation and the No. 1 bestselling PC game around the world and has won many international awards, including “Game of The Year” and “Best Action Game”. Over 2 million copies have been sold since its release. Storyline The horrors of WWIII are imminent. There are clashes over the Malden Islands from dusk to dawn and you are caught in-between. You must use all of the available resources in your arsenal to hold back the incoming darkness. Victor Troska came back to Nogovo, he thought the pain of war was left buried in his past. But his dream lies broken now. His worst nightmare returns when military forces lands near Nogovo. Key Features Cold War Assault Command squad of fully equipped troops Over 40 authentic vehicles and aircraft Immersive campaign and single missions LAN/Internet multiplay Vast 100km2 battlezones Resistance Story-driven 20-mission campaign Nogova – the new 100km2 island New vehicles, weapons and equipment Detailed urban environments

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
51
Steam reviews
90% · 2,281
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Bohemia Interactive
Release
Aug 8, 2011
Price
$0.99

Should You Play ARMA: Cold War Assault?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.

Bohemia Interactive's debut game published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint in 2001, became genre-defining combat military simulation and the No. 1 bestselling PC game around the world and has won many international awards, including “Game of The Year” and “Best Action Game”. Over 2 million copies have been sold since its release. Storyline The horrors of WWIII are imminent. There are clashes over the Malden Islands from dusk to dawn and you are caught in-between. You must use all of the available resources in your arsenal to hold back the inc…

ARMA: Cold War Assault is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel Pentium II 500 MHz or AMD Athlon 600 MHz · Memory: 128MB RAM · Graphics: DirectX 8.1 compatible 3D graphics card with 16MB RAM · DirectX®: DirectX 8.1 · Hard Drive: 800MB free space · Sound: OpenAL sound compatible audiocard (DirectX via compatibility switch)

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel Dual-core 2.4GHz or AMD Dual-core Athlon 2.5GHz · Memory: 1GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with 256MB VRAM · DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c · Hard Drive: 1 GB free space · Sound: OpenAL sound compatible audiocard (DirectX via compatibility switch)

ARMA: Cold War Assault — Frequently Asked Questions

When does ARMA: Cold War Assault release?
ARMA: Cold War Assault released on Aug 8, 2011 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is ARMA: Cold War Assault?
ARMA: Cold War Assault is a Shooter game. Bohemia Interactive's debut game published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint in 2001, became genre-defining combat military simulation and the No.
Is ARMA: Cold War Assault multiplayer or co-op?
No — ARMA: Cold War Assault is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is ARMA: Cold War Assault on Steam Deck or consoles?
ARMA: Cold War Assault runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does ARMA: Cold War Assault cost?
ARMA: Cold War Assault is priced at $0.99 on Steam.
What are ARMA: Cold War Assault's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is ARMA: Cold War Assault worth playing in 2026?
Yes — ARMA: Cold War Assault holds 90% positive across 2,281 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made ARMA: Cold War Assault?
ARMA: Cold War Assault is developed by Bohemia Interactive.
What games is ARMA: Cold War Assault similar to?
ARMA: Cold War Assault sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is ARMA: Cold War Assault on?
ARMA: Cold War Assault is available on Windows.

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