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Cold Waters

Updated v1.15g + 1 DLC
Version updated to v1.15g + 1 DLC

Updated April 18, 2026 3:42 am (2 months ago)

Cold Waters is a real-time naval combat simulator that puts you in command of a nuclear submarine during a hypothetical Third World War. Inspired by the classic Red Storm Rising, you engage enemy warships, submarines, and aircraft in a dynamic campaign where tactical decisions and sonar awareness determine survival.

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About this game

Cold Waters overview

After tracking a Soviet landing force bound for Iceland it is time to plan your attack. Do you silently close in to torpedo the landing ships and escape during the resulting chaos? Or strike with long-range missiles but risk counterattack from the enemy escorts? Have you detected them all, could another submarine be out there listening for you? Has the hunter become the hunted? Will you survive the Cold Waters?

Inspired by the 1988 classic “Red Storm Rising”, command a nuclear submarine in a desperate attempt to prevent “mutually assured destruction” when the Cold War gets hot and WWIII begins.

You will be tasked with intercepting convoys, amphibious landings, insertion missions and battling it out with enemy warships, submarines and aircraft. Thankfully, an arsenal of wire-guided torpedoes, anti-ship and cruise missiles and the occasional SEAL team are on board to keep the Iron Curtain at bay.

Features:

  • Real-time naval combat
  • Over 40 classes of ships and submarines all meticulously researched
  • Dynamic Campaign where your performance matters
  • Realistic sonar model
  • Authentic Soviet combat tactics
System Requirements

Will this game run on your PC?

Minimum

  • Windows: 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Atom
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Mouse & Keyboard
Instructions

Download, Install, and Play

  1. Click the download button to get the link. You’ll be redirected to our link generator.
  2. Once you’re there, you can either copy the link or open it directly.
  3. Download Cold Waters v1.15g+DLC [latest]. Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
  4. Install the game:
    • Run or double-click setup_********.exe.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
  6. Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.

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