DEFCON
2006 · Introversion Software
Has it aged?Why ↓
Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4½ / 5
Recent reviews
85%positive (86% all-time)
87reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
10playing at once, on average
−15%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 57 in Jul 2012.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
100%positive in its first year
85%positive in the last 6 months
A little less liked than at launch, but still well liked.
Last updated
Sept 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.