Platforms
- PCDec 5, 20158.8playscore8.813 Critics9.510.1K Players
- PlayStation 4Dec 5, 20158.5playscore8.68 Critics9.12.46K Players
- Xbox OneSep 9, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.2215 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMar 20, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PS VitaDec 5, 20158.1playscore8.33 Critics8.8336 Players
27 critic reviews · 7 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Nuclear Throne is an absolute blast whether you’re kicking off your very first handful of runs or attempting your hundredth. The action is intense, the pace rapid and the difficulty tough but rewarding. We may be spoilt for choice when it comes to indie gems but Nuclear Throne is one you shouldn’t pass up on.
Ryan Janes · Apr 15, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Nuclear Throne proves to be an enjoyable and devilishly challenging roguelike shooter that no fans of the genre will want to miss out on, even if it does tend to become more frustrating if you add in a second player. Though the visuals and music are rather disappointing, the core gameplay of Nuclear Throne more than makes up for any deficiencies through its variety and feedback loops; it’s the kind of game that’s so easy to jump into, you just can’t refuse having ‘one more go’.
Mitch Vogel · Apr 09, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - When it boils down to it, there isn’t too much negative to say about Nuclear Throne. It runs flawlessly in both handheld and docked modes, the pixel art looks great with interesting character and enemy design, offers co-op play, and the amount of variation between each run keeps it fresh as you slam your head against the wall again and again on the way to the throne.
Casey Gibson · Mar 24, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Difficult, charming, colourful, addictive, frustrating and then some. Tremendous fun and the biggest title Vlambeer have pulled off yet. If you are after all of the above then you definitely want to take a look at Nuclear Throne.
Paul Murphy · Jan 04, 2016 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - Nuclear Throne is impeccably presented and tightly designed. There is enough variety in characters, upgrades and weapons to ensure that playthroughs never get repetitive and its visceral combat is a joy in itself. Its frustrating unfairness, however, holds it back and may alienate even hardcore roguelike fans. Not the heir to Isaac’s throne many had hoped for then, but still the best action roguelike of 2015.
Alexander Chatziioannou · Dec 27, 2015 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Despite a learning curve to get around, the progression loop and monster attack patterns are manageable once you get a handle on them. While the core game can be completed by a skilled player in under an hour, plenty of roguelike randomness and challenges keep you coming back.
Daniel Tack · Dec 16, 2015 Reviewed on PS4 - Nuclear Throne might not be a super complex game, but it is a compelling one. Its action is brutal, over-the-top, and rewarding; a hyperactive arcade-style shoot-em-up with enough dynamism to keep me captivated moment to moment, but a strong sense of strategy to give me something to invest in over longer playthroughs.
Chloi Rad · Dec 16, 2015 Reviewed on PCRead full review - I have come to love and loathe Nuclear Throne. It's one of the hardest, most rewarding games I've ever played. But as satisfying as it can eventually become, I think it is far too demanding for its own good. With additional polish and balancing, this could be a masterpiece in the genre. It's not quite there yet, but it's close.
Jordan Devore · Dec 15, 2015 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Nuclear Throne is an experience you'll want to relive—for the inexhaustible joy of gliding through hails of ordinance, and for the many small discoveries you make every time you return to the wasteland. Roguelikes don't come much greasier or grubbier, but they're seldom this compelling, either.
Edwin Evans-Thirlwell · Dec 14, 2015 Reviewed on PCRead full review - If you like a roguelike, this is an easy sell, but as Nuclear Throne eases you in gently, it’s also a damn good entry point if you want to try your luck with the genre for the first time. The graphical style won’t appeal to everyone, but the gameplay is the star here, and even if it is punishingly hard in the latter moments you’ll be having too much fun to care.
Paul Renshaw · Nov 03, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Nuclear Throne is Vlambeers latest action roguelike-like about mutants fighting their way through a post-apocalyptic world. The radioactive waste in the world allows mutants to get ahead by mutating new limbs on the fly, the abundant availability of powerful weaponry make the quest to become ruler of the Wasteland one frought with peril.
Developer: Vlambeer