ARMA: Cold War Assault on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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.

ARMA: Cold War Assault is a simulation, action and military game developed and published by Bohemia Interactive.
Released on August 08th 2011 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, Italian, German and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 6,066 reviews of which 4,834 were positive and 1,232 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified ARMA: Cold War Assault into these genres:

Simulation Action Military Strategy FPS Cold War Classic Tactical Open World Multiplayer War Shooter Realistic First-Person Singleplayer Sandbox Moddable Team-Based Third Person Gore

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System requirements

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Windows

Minimum

OS *: Windows XP or Windows Vista or Windows 7
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)

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025

Back to Where It All Began ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) There was a time when the world felt simpler—when my biggest concern wasn’t work or responsibilities, but how to survive Cold War Crisis’s campaign without getting my entire squad wiped out. I spent entire days lost in this game as a kid, replaying missions over and over, trying new tactics, and when that wasn’t enough, I’d dive into the mission creator, crafting my own battles and scenarios, letting my imagination run wild. Now, booting up ARMA: Cold War Assault all these years later, it’s like stepping into a time machine. The blocky graphics, the stiff animations, the radio chatter that I memorised line-for-line—it all comes rushing back. It’s not just a game; it’s a piece of my childhood. And despite all the advances in gaming, there’s something about this experience that still feels unmatched. The tension, the realism, the sheer unpredictability of every firefight—it’s just as gripping as it was back then. For those of us who grew up with it, this isn’t just an old-school military sim. It’s a piece of history, a reminder of long summer afternoons spent planning the perfect ambush, of mission editor experiments gone horribly wrong, of that one botched stealth mission I swore I’d get right "just one more time." 11/10—because some games aren’t just games. They’re memories.

Jan. 2025

Very clunky and can get super buggy but the story is great and the solo missions still stand up I love the time period and weapons.

Jan. 2025

Its a great game for a low end computer and is pretty fun making ur own maps and stuff

Oct. 2024

The game that taught me the true meaning of "realism" in gaming. I mean, who needs a social life when you can spend hours trying to get a tank to move 5 feet without getting stuck in a ditch? In all seriousness, ARMA: Cold War Assault is a game that will test your patience, your skills, and your sanity. But if you're up for the challenge, it can be incredibly rewarding. The game's attention to detail is impressive, with realistic military tactics and equipment that will make you feel like a real soldier (minus the whole "getting shot at" thing). One of the things I loved about the game is the sense of immersion. The environments are beautifully rendered, and the sound design is top-notch. I found myself getting completely absorbed in the game world, even when I was stuck in a never-ending loop of "try to get tank unstuck, fail, repeat." Of course, the game isn't without its flaws. The controls can be clunky at times, and the AI can be a bit wonky. But overall, I found that the game's strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. So, would I recommend ARMA: Cold War Assault to others? Absolutely. But only if you're a glutton for punishment. If you're looking for a game that will challenge you, frustrate you, and maybe even make you cry a little (I'm not ashamed to admit it), then ARMA: Cold War Assault is the game for you.

July 2024

Arma: CWA (Cold war Assault), is the first Arma game that you really need to play if you want to get into Arma series, all the basics, game specifics is pretty much explained and showcased here. Campaign: ye, it's ok i played all of the three campaigns (main, red hammer and resistance). Gameplay: also ok, for a such an old game. Lore: two major factions in the face of NATO and Soviet union fighting for noname north sea islands, why? cuz why not lol. Overal ratting: 10/10, fun game.

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4.99€

7.8

4,834

1,232

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Developer

Bohemia Interactive

Publisher

Bohemia Interactive

Release 08 Aug 2011

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