Nuclear Throne (2015)
- Developer
- Vlambeer
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 19,668 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 22 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A frantic, unforgiving top-down shooter where every run feels like a desperate scramble for quick upgrades and survival.
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What players say
Players describe Nuclear Throne as a brutally difficult but addictive bullet hell roguelike where short runs keep you coming back for more. The gunplay feels crisp and satisfying, with low health and no invincibility frames making every moment tense. Some players compare it favorably to Enter the Gungeon, while others note that progress can stall due to the high difficulty.
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