Underplayed Gems

Nucleares (2023)

Nucleares cover
Developer
Iván Marcelo Pretti
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.2 of 5, 1,120 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You step into a high-stakes control room where methodical management and calm problem-solving are essential to keep a complex, dangerous system from disaster.

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What players say

Players say the simulation depth is debated, some find the reactor physics poor and plant design unrealistic, while others enjoy the chaos and engineering nerd appeal. The tutorial is widely criticized as confusing, and there are reports that some achievements are unobtainable because their scenarios were removed. Performance is inconsistent, with some noting low FPS even on high-end settings.

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