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About Nuclear Throne

Nuclear Throne is an action roguelike-like by Vlambeer about mutants fighting their way through a post-apocalyptic world. The radioactive waste in the world allows mutants to get ahead by mutating new limbs on the fly, the abundant availability of powerful weaponry make the quest to become ruler of the Wasteland one fraught with peril.

Release Date

Dec 5, 2015

Developer

Vlambeer

Publisher

Vlambeer

Nuclear Throne FAQ & buying guide

What games are like Nuclear Throne?

Can my PC run Nuclear Throne?

Nuclear Throne needs at least 256MB and 1024 MB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 1.2Ghz+
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Graphics: 256MB
Storage: 200 MB available space

Is Nuclear Throne worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

76/100

1 review

Steam

96% positive

'Overwhelmingly Positive', 14,986 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

84/100

4 critics

What Steam players say about Nuclear Throne76/100

by CriticalPixel

What is Nuclear Throne about?

One of 12 nuclear anomalies/ mutant creatures embarks on a quest across various post- apocalyptic dimensions to claim the Nuclear Throne - a super weapon, details of whose purpose or creation unknown. Meanwhile, the Inter-Dimensional Police Department try their best not to let the mutant heroes discover the secrets of portal-based inter-dimensional travel and the Throne.

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Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy Nuclear Throne?

Right now the lowest price for Nuclear Throne we're tracking is $1.66 at Gamivo — 86% below Steam's $11.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Nuclear Throne has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Nuclear Throne is $1.65 at Gamivo on August 5, 2026. The current best price is about 1% above that low.

Is Nuclear Throne worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, Nuclear Throne has an average score of 76.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

Can my PC run Nuclear Throne?

The minimum system requirements for Nuclear Throne are — OS: Windows XP; CPU: 1.2Ghz+; GPU: 256MB; RAM: 1024 MB RAM; Storage: 200 MB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Nuclear Throne released?

Nuclear Throne released on December 5, 2015, developed by Vlambeer and published by Vlambeer.

What platforms is Nuclear Throne available on?

Nuclear Throne is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do Nuclear Throne prices drop?

Nuclear Throne last hit a new low of $1.65 on August 5, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $1.66. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Nuclear Throne?

The cheapest Nuclear Throne price right now is $1.66 at Gamivo, 86% below the Steam price.

Nuclear Throne price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest price	Steam · Global	—	$1.66	Buy Nuclear Throne at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-84%	$2.18	Buy Nuclear Throne at Instant Gaming
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-70%	$4.09	Buy Nuclear Throne at Loaded
Steam	Steam	—	$11.99	Buy Nuclear Throne at Steam

All-time low: $1.65 at Gamivo on Aug 5, 2026 — the current best price is 1% above it.

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