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Nuclear Nightmare player count chart
Nuclear Nightmare has a small but active player base. 327 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 146% on the month before).
History from Oct 1, 2024
Nuclear Nightmare monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 807 | +68.48% | 2,076 |
| October 2026 | 479 | +234.97% | 2,134 |
| September 2026 | 143 | +102.9% | 909 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -42.86% | 448 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +54.94% | 784 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -32.44% | 506 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +12.63% | 749 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -43.21% | 665 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +134.67% | 1,171 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -56.11% | 499 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -27.63% | 1,137 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -49.52% | 1,571 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +20.02% | 3,112 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +100.39% | 2,593 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -19.28% | 1,294 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +8.16% | 1,603 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +25.27% | 1,482 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +583.82% | 1,183 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -31.89% | 173 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -60.98% | 254 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -79.34% | 651 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -27.88% | 3,151 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -58.01% | 4,369 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +31.2% | 10,404 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +2090.61% | 7,930 |
| October 2024 | n/a | n/a | 362 |
How many people play Nuclear Nightmare right now?
At this moment Nuclear Nightmare has 327 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #1,153 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 584 players. Today's peak is 22% below its 30-day average daily peak of 744.
Is Nuclear Nightmare growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Nuclear Nightmare averaged a daily peak of 744 players, up 146% compared with the 30 days before (302). Its highest point this month (2,134) is 31% below the same period last year (3,112). In its first month after release (Oct 20, 2024) it peaked at 7,930 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 10,404, set on Dec 1, 2024.
Best time to play Nuclear Nightmare
Based on the last 14 days, Nuclear Nightmare is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 75% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Nuclear Nightmare players by hour and weekday
When Nuclear Nightmare has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Nuclear Nightmare
Venture forth as part of a specialized team of fellow players tasked with retrieving classified materials, evading the black goo virus, and the nightmarish entities it has spawned. With time running out before the US government initiates a devastating nuclear strike to contain the spreading menace.
- Developer
- BG Productions
- Released
- Oct 20, 2024
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 2 languages, 2 with full audio
Screenshots
Nuclear Nightmare price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Nuclear Nightmare is at its full price of $6.99. It usually goes on sale for about 75% off (around $1.75), and the lowest we have recorded is $0.83.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Nuclear Nightmare price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.99 | $6.99 | base |
| Euro area | 6,89€ | $7.73 | +11% |
| United Kingdom | £5.89 | $7.93 | +13% |
| Canada | C$ 8.99 | $6.44 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 10.25 | $7.18 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 10.49 | $5.90 | -16% |
| Brazil | R$23,50 | $4.30 | -38% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 88.99 | $4.79 | -32% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $3.99 | $3.99 | -43% |
| Poland | 31,99 zł | $8.18 | +17% |
| Switzerland | CHF 7.75 | $9.48 | +36% |
| Norway | 78,00 kr | $8.39 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $3.99 | $3.99 | -43% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $4.69 | $4.69 | -33% |
| South Africa | R 72.00 | $4.39 | -37% |
| India | ₹345.00 | $3.65 | -48% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 65 000 | $3.60 | -49% |
| China | ¥29.00 | $4.35 | -38% |
| Japan | ¥800 | $5.05 | -28% |
| South Korea | ₩ 7,800 | $5.80 | -17% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Nuclear Nightmare reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Nuclear Nightmare on Twitch
Twitch category "Nuclear Nightmare", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Nuclear Nightmare Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 30 Oct 2026, with a peak of 2,670 viewers and 177 on average.
Nuclear Nightmare streamers right now
Top Nuclear Nightmare streamers this week
CRREAM1,141- Ziphora235
- nearlysam146
- LilyxLevy102
- BigJuicy4U67
Average viewers while live.
Nuclear Nightmare achievements
Nuclear Nightmare has 15 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 31.8% of them; the rarest, Guard Dog, is held by 5.3% of players.
Repair ManPower on a generator.83.1%- ExterminatorYou or somebody on your team kills an enemy.81.7%
- KillerKill a teammate who has become infected.41.1%
- AstronautRepair and connect to the satellite.38.2%
- Cola ManEquip a perk from the cola machine.37.3%
- Dog WhisperTame a dog for the first time.30.1%
- Classified Collector IWin a match where the team collected 1 of the classified materials.28.1%
- Classified Collector IIWin a match where the team collected more than 1 classified materials.28.0%
- Classified Collector IIIWin a match where the team collected more than 3 classified materials.27.2%
- Medical AdvisorTest for an infection and get a positive result.23.9%
- Classified Collector IVWin a match where the team collected more than 5 classified materials.16.8%
- EvacuatorCall a evac helicopter back to civilization.16.6%
- Classified Collector VWin a match where the team collected more than 7 classified materials.12.2%
- Classified Collector VIWin a match where the team collected all of the classified materials.7.2%
- Guard DogAttack an enemy with a husky.5.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Nuclear Nightmare news and patch notes
- Nov 1, 2026 Nuclear Nightmare V8.1.5 Patch notes
- Oct 31, 2026 Nuclear Nightmare V8.1.4 Patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Nuclear Nightmare V8.1.3 Patch notes
- Oct 25, 2026 Nuclear Nightmare V8.1.2 Patch notes
- Oct 24, 2026 Nuclear Nightmare V8.1.1 Patch notes
- Oct 23, 2026 NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE V8.1
- Oct 18, 2026 NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE V8.0
- Sep 7, 2026 Nuclear Nightmare V7.3 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Nuclear Nightmare FAQ
Is Nuclear Nightmare dead?
Nuclear Nightmare has a small but active player base. 327 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 146% on the month before).
How many people play Nuclear Nightmare?
327 people are playing Nuclear Nightmare on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 584 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Nuclear Nightmare?
Nuclear Nightmare reached its all-time Steam peak of 10,404 concurrent players on Dec 1, 2024.
Is Nuclear Nightmare growing or declining?
Nuclear Nightmare is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 744, up 146% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Nuclear Nightmare most active?
Nuclear Nightmare usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).
How much does Nuclear Nightmare cost?
Nuclear Nightmare costs $6.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Nuclear Nightmare has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Nuclear Nightmare on Steam is $0.83 (88% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $6.99 right now.
Is Nuclear Nightmare on sale right now?
No, Nuclear Nightmare is at its full price of $6.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 75%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 88%.
Where is Nuclear Nightmare cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Nuclear Nightmare is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 65 000, about $3.60 or 49% below the US price of $6.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Nuclear Nightmare good?
Steam players rate Nuclear Nightmare Very Positive: 82% of 11,504 reviews are positive.
When did Nuclear Nightmare come out?
Nuclear Nightmare was released on Steam on Oct 20, 2024.
Who made Nuclear Nightmare?
Nuclear Nightmare was developed by BG Productions.
Is Nuclear Nightmare still worth playing?
Nuclear Nightmare has a smaller but active community on Steam today (327 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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