The Third World War Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Strategy / Simulation

The Third World War

SystemSega CD
GenreStrategy, Simulation
DeveloperMicronet
PublisherMicronet
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

The Third World War is a strategy game released for the Sega CD, developed by Micronet. It blends strategy and simulation elements.

Micronet also made A/X-101 for the Sega CD.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Third World War is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

The Third World War gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

The Third World War walkthroughs & guides

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The Third World War FAQ

Who made The Third World War?

It was developed by Micronet.

Is The Third World War multiplayer?

No. The Third World War is a single-player game.

How long does The Third World War take to play?

As a strategy game, The Third World War typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Third World War on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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