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Nuclear Option - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Nuclear Option

Shockfront StudiosReleased October 15, 2023
ActionIndieSimulationEarly Access3DWar
GameValio recommendation54Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Well received (10,673 reviews)
  • Wait for a sale
  • Few players
Why “Maybe”
54out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 54 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

1 store · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value40/100
  • $19.99: reasonable price
  • Near historical low ($17.99)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Not enough history to draw a chart yet.

Quality77/100
  • 96% positive (10,673 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • 10,673 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 96% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 10kNegative 480
Popularity33/100
  • Players up 12% in recent days
  • 844 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 10,673 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 844Peak in period 2k

Game details

Developers
Shockfront Studios
Publishers
Shockfront Studios
Release date
October 15, 2023
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
10,723
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +13See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · Steam Workshop · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · #category_playable_at_your_own_pace · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Partial Controller Support · Includes level editor · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10 / 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (or equivalent)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
4 GB available space

Frequently asked questions

Is Nuclear Option worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Nuclear Option cheapest?

The best current deal for Nuclear Option is on Steam for $19.99.

What type of game is Nuclear Option?

Nuclear Option is categorized as: Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access.

What platforms is Nuclear Option available on?

Nuclear Option is available on: Windows.

When was Nuclear Option released?

Nuclear Option was released on October 15, 2023.

How many people are playing Nuclear Option?

According to recent data, Nuclear Option has approximately 844 concurrent players 17 hours ago.

Who made Nuclear Option?

Developed by: Shockfront Studios

Published by: Shockfront Studios

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