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Nuclear Option
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Nuclear Option player count chart
Nuclear Option has a small but active player base. 725 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Oct 1, 2023
Nuclear Option monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 746 | +5.67% | 1,260 |
| October 2026 | 706 | -0.84% | 1,243 |
| September 2026 | 712 | -23.65% | 1,317 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -22.61% | 1,725 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +61.4% | 2,229 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -27.85% | 1,381 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -29.74% | 1,914 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +108.74% | 2,724 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -23.51% | 1,305 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -32.54% | 1,706 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +51.8% | 2,529 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +250.74% | 1,666 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -25.31% | 475 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -49.8% | 636 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +161.24% | 1,267 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +19.16% | 485 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -41.27% | 407 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -28.11% | 693 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +69.72% | 964 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -43.03% | 568 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +163.76% | 997 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -11.68% | 378 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +0% | 428 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -47.8% | 428 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +174.25% | 820 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +2.05% | 299 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +47.98% | 293 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -20.8% | 198 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -54.87% | 250 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +292.91% | 554 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -38.96% | 141 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -36.36% | 231 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +212.93% | 363 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -9.38% | 116 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -29.28% | 128 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +54.7% | 181 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -11.36% | 117 |
| October 2023 | n/a | n/a | 132 |
How many people are playing Nuclear Option?
At this moment Nuclear Option has 725 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #951 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 882 players. Today's peak is 8% below its 30-day average daily peak of 961.
Is Nuclear Option growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Nuclear Option averaged a daily peak of 961 players, up 1% compared with the 30 days before (953). Its highest point this month (1,260) is 165% above the same period last year (475). In its first month after release (Oct 15, 2023) it peaked at 117 players. Today's player count is 27% of its all-time peak of 2,724, set on Apr 1, 2026.
Best time to play Nuclear Option
Based on the last 14 days, Nuclear Option is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 56% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Nuclear Option 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 Option
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
- Released
- Oct 15, 2023
- Genre
- Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Nuclear Option price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Nuclear Option is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $15.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $14.39.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 Option price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 20,49€ | $23.00 | +15% |
| United Kingdom | £17.75 | $23.89 | +20% |
| Canada | C$ 23.99 | $17.18 | -14% |
| Australia | A$ 28.50 | $19.95 | 0% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 30.99 | $17.42 | -13% |
| Brazil | R$67,99 | $12.44 | -38% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 259.99 | $13.99 | -30% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $10.99 | $10.99 | -45% |
| Poland | 59,99 zł | $15.34 | -23% |
| Switzerland | CHF 17.49 | $21.38 | +7% |
| Norway | 235,00 kr | $25.27 | +26% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $10.99 | $10.99 | -45% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $10.99 | $10.99 | -45% |
| South Africa | R 194.99 | $11.88 | -41% |
| India | ₹915.00 | $9.69 | -52% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 174 999 | $9.68 | -52% |
| China | ¥77.00 | $11.55 | -42% |
| Japan | ¥2,600 | $16.41 | -18% |
| South Korea | ₩ 21,000 | $15.62 | -22% |
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 Option reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Nuclear Option on Twitch
Twitch category "Nuclear Option", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Nuclear Option Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 5 Nov 2026, with a peak of 523 viewers and 54 on average.
Nuclear Option streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Nuclear Option streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Nuclear Option DLC
Nuclear Option has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Nuclear Option Soundtrack ↗ | $5.99 |
Latest Nuclear Option news and patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Patch 0.34.6 Patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 Patch 0.34.5 Patch notes
- Aug 17, 2026 Nuclear Option Merch Store
- Aug 12, 2026 Patch 0.34.2
- Jul 31, 2026 0.34.1 Patch notes
- Jul 27, 2026 Update 0.34
- Jun 11, 2026 Patch 0.33.4 Patch notes
- Apr 30, 2026 Hotfix 0.33.3 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Nuclear Option FAQ
Is Nuclear Option dead?
Nuclear Option has a small but active player base. 725 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Nuclear Option?
725 people are playing Nuclear Option on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 882 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Nuclear Option?
Nuclear Option reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,724 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2026.
Is Nuclear Option growing or declining?
Nuclear Option is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 961, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Nuclear Option most active?
Nuclear Option 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 Option cost?
Nuclear Option costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Nuclear Option has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Nuclear Option on Steam is $14.39 (20% off), on Sep 21, 2024 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Nuclear Option on sale right now?
No, Nuclear Option is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 20%.
Where is Nuclear Option cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Nuclear Option is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 174 999, about $9.68 or 52% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Nuclear Option good?
Steam players rate Nuclear Option Overwhelmingly Positive: 95% of 11,455 reviews are positive.
When did Nuclear Option come out?
Nuclear Option was released on Steam on Oct 15, 2023.
Who made Nuclear Option?
Nuclear Option was developed by Shockfront Studios.
Is Nuclear Option still worth playing?
Nuclear Option has a smaller but active community on Steam today (725 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
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