Nuclear Option vs Project Wingman
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Project Wingman wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Nuclear Option is $3.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Nuclear Option | Project Wingman |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 63 |
| Quality | 77 | 87 |
| Value | 40 | 51 |
| Popularity | 33 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $12.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.5% positive | 94.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 659 | 237 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Nuclear Option | Project Wingman |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2023 | December 1, 2020 |
| Developers | Shockfront Studios | Sector D2 |
| Publishers | Shockfront Studios | Sector D2, Balor Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / 11 | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (or equivalent) | Intel i7-8600k equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580 | GTX 1070 Ti Equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Nuclear Option or Project Wingman?
Project Wingman won the comparison against Nuclear Option based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Nuclear Option worth buying over Project Wingman?
Based on the metrics, Project Wingman won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Project Wingman currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC