

ICBM: Escalation
SoftWarWare · November 21, 2024 · Wargame, PvP, RTS, Grand Strategy, Singleplayer
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ICBM: Escalation price by region
ICBM: Escalation costs €15.19 in Europe (EUR), $17.29 in the United States, £19.99 in the United Kingdom, $23.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$31.19 in Canada, NZ$34.87 in New Zealand, A$35.16 in Australia, R$71.19 in Brazil and zł71.98 in Poland right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €15.19 −34% | €23.19 | €15.19 | 18 | |
| $17.29 −28% | $23.99 | $17.29 | 17 | |
| £19.99 −20% | £19.99 | £25.48 | 15 | |
| $23.99 −20% | $23.99 | — | 13 | |
| CA$31.19 −20% | CA$31.19 | — | 14 | |
| NZ$34.87 −20% | NZ$34.87 | — | 13 | |
| A$35.16 −20% | A$35.16 | — | 14 | |
| R$71.19 −20% | R$71.19 | R$176.40 | 13 | |
| zł71.98 −20% | zł71.98 | zł125.53 | 15 |
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About ICBM: Escalation
ICBM: Escalation is a grand strategy RTS where you command continental superpowers through escalating conventional and nuclear warfare, researching cutting-edge military technology and leveraging diplomacy to dominate a volatile global arena. With multiple game modes ranging from tactical conquest to rapid-fire nuclear standoffs, plus a campaign spanning decades of history and competitive multiplayer for up to 10 players, it offers deep strategic variety and high replayability across diverse playstyles.
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CONVENTIONAL & NUCLEAR WARFARE\
Take charge of a continent-spanning faction and build up an unstoppable military force. Construct a nuclear stockpile, research groundbreaking tech, and deploy a combination of nuclear submarines, strategic bombers, and intercontinental ballistic missiles to cripple your adversaries. But nuclear warfare is not the only path to victory. ICBM: Escalation introduces new victory conditions that emphasize conventional warfare, allowing players to invade enemy territory, weaken their resources, and force their surrender through tactical superiority. The two new modes, Standoff and Conquest, add fresh layers of strategy and pacing compared to the high-speed Blitz Mode, which returns as the most similar mode to the original ICBM.\\\RESEARCH & DIPLOMACY\
Progress through multiple technological eras, from early Cold War advancements to near-future innovations, including stealth warships and space-based weapon systems. The revamped diplomacy system adds new layers of intrigue, allowing players to form research agreements, negotiate ceasefires, and broker deals over captured territories. World-spanning diplomatic measures, such as international treaties banning specific weapons, offer fresh strategic possibilities that can reshape the course of global conflict.\\
MULTIPLE GAME MODES\
ICBM: Escalation offers a variety of modes that cater to different playstyles. Standoff mode delivers a balanced escalation from conventional skirmishes to full-scale nuclear war, while Conquest mode emphasizes long-term strategy, brinkmanship, and tactical mastery. For players seeking faster-paced action, Blitz Mode focuses on direct, rapid nuclear confrontation, staying true to the spirit of its predecessor. The game also features a rich single-player campaign that spans decades of history, beginning with the Korean War and leading into speculative future scenarios where your decisions shape the outcome of global conflict. In multiplayer, face off against up to 10 players, competing for dominance in a highly competitive environment with rankings and ELO systems.\\
KEY FEATURES\
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- \A deadly mix of conventional and nuclear warfare\\ \
- \High replayability with diverse strategies and unit options\\ \
- \Devastating weapons of mass destruction, including chemical bombs and MIRVs\\ \
- \A detailed 3D map featuring hundreds of cities and strategic targets\\ \
- \Dynamic diplomacy, allowing players to shape the world order\\ \
- \Multiplayer mode supporting up to 10 players with ranked competitive play\\ \
- \Single-player campaign with historic and futuristic missions\\ \
- \Full modding support for community-created content
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ICBM: Escalation — game info
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Player modes
- Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
DLC & expansions
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
yoo, whats happen with the game, look my specs, and I'm getting 4 FPS in campaign mode with no mods enabled. The RAM is Corsair Vengeance DDR5. Even so, I'm in love with this ♥♥♥♥
Great global strategy game for geopolitics and excellent mods.
Really fun rts game. Pretty difficult but you get used to it. One thing. There is a problem with the game showing you what someone has researched/warheads available. There have been countless times the ai hasn’t researched something. And neither have their allies. Yet they all of a sudden automatically get the tech you just researched. Kinda of a big issue tbh. But other than that no problems either performance.
the fun is a great improvement over the first ICBM. the mechanics are fun!
nuke
AI rework is really solid, It feels much more like I am playing thinking adversaries now!
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