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Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...

What works

  • Deep historical and political simulation
  • High replayability with multiple nations and outcomes
  • Immersive soundtrack and atmosphere
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Affordable price with ongoing free updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and lack of tutorial
  • Poor english translation and grammar issues
  • Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • Limited social or multiplayer features
  • Some players find game opaque and frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Fate of the World: Tipping Point

  • China: Mao's legacy

  • Egypt: Old Kingdom

  • 911 Operator

  • Fate of the World

  • Democracy 3

More violent

Games that feels like Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall but with more combat and destruction

  • Supreme Ruler Ultimate

  • Never Second in Rome

  • Hearts of Iron 2 Complete

  • Hearts of Iron III

  • Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

  • Panzer Corps Gold

More dominating

Games that feels like Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall but with more domination over others

  • Plutocracy

  • SuperPower 2 Steam Edition

  • Evil Bank Manager

  • Supreme Ruler 1936

  • Quarantineer

  • Crisis in the Kremlin

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Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy.

Last update: 04/08/2026