Soviet

Released in 1990 for DOS, Soviet is a cold war thriller that plays out like an interactive spy novel. You’re an American journalist turned reluctant agent, caught in a tangle of espionage, paranoia, and pixelated intrigue. The interface mixes text with digitized video, which was cutting-edge at the time — and kind of hilarious now. It’s full of dead ends, moral choices, and the occasional plot twist that’ll make you question everyone’s motives, including your own. The pacing’s a bit uneven, but the atmosphere is pure East Bloc gloom. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a spy in a KGB-themed fever dream, this one’s for you.