Nuclear Option (2023)

- Developer
- Shockfront Studios
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 9,937 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 26 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast-paced combat flight sim where piloting feels precise and tense, with high-stakes dogfights and the looming threat of nuclear detonations.
realistic flighttenseimmersiveaction-packeddestructivetacticalfirst-personsim-cade
What players say
Players praise Nuclear Option as a sweet spot between arcade flight games like Ace Combat and hardcore sims like DCS. The Escalation mode is a highlight, with many noting the satisfying nuclear weapons and a welcoming learning curve even for newcomers.
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