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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
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Is Nuclear Throne worth buying?

Steam
96.06% positive
'Overwhelmingly Positive', 19,565 reviews
Metacritic
89
Critics (IGDB)
84/100
4 critics

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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.

Action RoguelikeRogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieDifficultBullet HellActionRogue-lite

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 $8.99 at Steam. We compare 1 store 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 $1.46 at Gamivo on June 6, 2026. The current best price is about 516% above that low.

Is Nuclear Throne worth buying?

96% of 19,565 Steam user reviews for Nuclear Throne are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 89.

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 $1.46 on June 6, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $8.99. 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 $8.99 at Steam.

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All-time low: $1.46 at Gamivo on Jun 6, 2026 — the current best price is 516% above it.

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