How many people are playing Nuclear Option right now?

473 people are playing Nuclear Option on Steam right now, making it the 889th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 977 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Nuclear Option's all-time peak player count?

Nuclear Option's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 2,724, reached in April 2026.

Is Nuclear Option good? What do Steam reviews say?

95% of 10,849 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).

How much does Nuclear Option cost on Steam?

Nuclear Option costs $19.99 on Steam (US).

Does Nuclear Option work on Steam Deck?

Nuclear Option is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Nuclear Option

by Shockfront Studios · Released Oct 16, 2023

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Platinum

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473

▼ 1.5%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

95% positive

Overwhelmingly Positive10,849 reviews

Owners (est.)100K–200K

24h peak

977

Highest seen2,724

Apr 20267 months ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $19.99 Oct 2026

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Players -1.5% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 13:02 UTC · tracking since 2023-10-01

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95% positive of 10,849 · Overwhelmingly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Default controller config not fully functional
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Default configuration is performant

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Oct 30, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC
Build 26327221the current build when we started tracking2.5 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (2)

Oct 28, 2026, 2:58 PM UTC
0.34.5 · build 26272685
0.34.5
Aug 14, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
0.34.2 · build 24724372
0.34.2

Patch notes

Oct 30, 2026
PatchPatch 0.34.6
Bug fixesFixed map tag in mission selectFixed missile count on clientChanged how dedicated servers set mission name so longer mission names will not be truncated as much
Oct 27, 2026
PatchPatch 0.34.5
Steam workshop Tags- Added map tag for missions- Added aircraft tag for livery- Added "Mod Required" tag (Users should set this if their workshop item is for modded content)- Added option to assign custom tags when uploading items- Changed Mod uploader to only…
Aug 12, 2026
PatchPatch 0.34.2
Fixed an issue with HUD text elements sometimes not reflecting the HUD Font Size settingFixed nuclear bombs incorrectly accounting for airburst target pointFixed and improved event content UIImproved the weapon station status indicator's handling of low satura…
Jul 31, 2026
Patch0.34.1
Bug Fixes:Fixed missing navlights on FS-12 RevokerFixed ejected casings not displaying on 57mm gunpodFixed cases of ARAD-116 not fusing when fired at some radarsFixed orbit camera smoothingFixed non-rearmable weapons (such as nuclear ballistic missile launcher…
Jul 27, 2026
PatchUpdate 0.34
Content, Features & Improvements: New flyable aircraft: VT-7 VagrantNew sea vessel: Surf Class Patrol BoatArtillery Units: (MSV Multiple Launch Rocket System, HLT Mobile Artillery)New models & textures for pilot seatsNew wheel models & textures for all aircraf…
Jun 11, 2026
PatchPatch 0.33.4
Added Steam and Discord Rich PresenceAdded vote kickingBetter performance tracking for serversFixed Error in GetPlayerList Remote CommandLowered log level for Steam Manager to stop log spamBlocked family share copies of the game joining if the game owner is al…

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Aug 17, 2026
Nuclear Option Merch Store
We’re incredibly lucky to have such an amazing community! We often get asked how you can support the continued development of Nuclear Option, and checking out the Merch Store is one of the best ways to do it. We've just launched a all-new line of high-quality …

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Review score: 95% on 2026-11-01 → 95% today (10,849 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$19.99

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1 item on Steam, newest first.

Nuclear Option Soundtrack
$5.99100% positive

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Nuclear Option player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Nuclear Option right now?: 473 people are playing Nuclear Option on Steam right now, making it the 889th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 977 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Nuclear Option's all-time peak player count?: Nuclear Option's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 2,724, reached in April 2026.
Is Nuclear Option good? What do Steam reviews say?: 95% of 10,849 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).
How much does Nuclear Option cost on Steam?: Nuclear Option costs $19.99 on Steam (US).
Does Nuclear Option work on Steam Deck?: Nuclear Option is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

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Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics across dynamic battlefields, facing land, air, and sea threats. Wage war against AI or rival pilots using an array of advanced weaponry, including tactical and strategic nuclear weapons capable of annihilating anything in your path.

Developer: Shockfront Studios
Publisher: Shockfront Studios
Release date: Oct 16, 2023
Install size: 4 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access · All
Steam app ID: 2168680

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