Nuclear Throne vs SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nuclear Throne wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Nuclear Throne is $5.66 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Nuclear Throne | SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 83 | 65 |
| Quality | 94 | 76 |
| Value | 98 | 71 |
| Popularity | 34 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.20 | $6.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.5% positive | 94.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 109 | 52 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Nuclear Throne | SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2015 | March 15, 2018 |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Flow Fire Games |
| Publishers | Vlambeer | Flow Fire Games, WhisperGames |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP | Windows XP SP3, Vista or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | 2Ghz | Intel Core i3-4160 3.6 GHz / AMD QC A8-7670K 3.6GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2048 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1GB | GeForce GTX 560+ Series, Radeon R9 270+ |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 600 MB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Nuclear Throne or SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising?
Nuclear Throne won the comparison against SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising 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 Throne worth buying over SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising?
Based on the metrics, Nuclear Throne 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. Nuclear Throne currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC