Nuclear Throne
- First release
- Dec 05, 2015
- Publisher
- Vlambeer
- Engine
- GameMaker: Studio
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
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.Read more
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.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Dec 05, 2015
- Mac
- Dec 05, 2015
- PlayStation Vita
- Dec 05, 2015
All 7 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Dec 05, 2015
- Linux
- Dec 05, 2015
- Nintendo Switch
- Mar 20, 2019
- Xbox One
- Sep 09, 2021
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 80h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
- External links
- Bluesky (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)itch.io (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- post-apocalyptic, roguelike, difficult, steam, multiple protagonists
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 84
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 80h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 15,092 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Co-op campaignIGDB · 21 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action Roguelike
- Roguelike
- Pixel Graphics
- Indie
- Difficult
- Bullet Hell
- Action
- Roguelite
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Color alternatives, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- Deutschinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 21 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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