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Nuclear Throne
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Nuclear Throne player count chart
Nuclear Throne has a small but active player base. 136 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, 2013
Nuclear Throne monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 115 | -3.36% | 188 |
| October 2026 | 119 | -7.03% | 200 |
| September 2026 | 128 | +7.58% | 227 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -4.09% | 211 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -19.12% | 220 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +23.08% | 272 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -4.33% | 221 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -19.51% | 231 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -25.07% | 287 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -52.89% | 383 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -57.32% | 813 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +1098.11% | 1,905 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -1.85% | 159 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -24.65% | 162 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +27.22% | 215 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -22.48% | 169 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -7.63% | 218 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +33.33% | 236 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +8.59% | 177 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +3.16% | 163 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -8.67% | 158 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -5.46% | 173 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -32.97% | 183 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +66.46% | 273 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +7.19% | 164 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -9.47% | 153 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +1.2% | 169 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +1.21% | 167 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -7.3% | 165 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +1.71% | 178 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -5.91% | 175 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +0% | 186 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -5.1% | 186 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -7.98% | 196 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +15.76% | 213 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -3.66% | 184 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -12.39% | 191 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +0.46% | 218 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +24.71% | 217 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -5.95% | 174 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -6.57% | 185 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +6.45% | 198 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -6.06% | 186 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +5.88% | 198 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -10.53% | 187 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +6.63% | 209 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +8.29% | 196 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -8.12% | 181 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -4.83% | 197 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -4.17% | 207 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -0.92% | 216 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +5.83% | 218 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +3% | 206 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -11.11% | 200 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -3.02% | 225 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -11.79% | 232 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +15.86% | 263 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -1.73% | 227 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +5.96% | 231 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +1.87% | 218 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -5.31% | 214 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -6.61% | 226 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -15.68% | 242 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +1.41% | 287 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +15.04% | 283 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -14.58% | 246 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +32.11% | 288 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -9.17% | 218 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -8.05% | 240 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -10% | 261 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -1.02% | 290 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +1.38% | 293 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -9.97% | 289 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -35.02% | 321 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +92.97% | 494 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +2.81% | 256 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -6.04% | 249 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -17.96% | 265 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -19.05% | 323 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -63.49% | 399 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +401.38% | 1,093 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -9.54% | 218 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -4.37% | 241 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -12.5% | 252 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +26.32% | 288 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +5.07% | 228 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +4.83% | 217 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -4.17% | 207 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -12.55% | 216 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -12.72% | 247 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +1.07% | 283 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -6.04% | 280 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -3.56% | 298 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -12.96% | 309 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -18.01% | 355 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -7.08% | 433 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -6.05% | 466 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +67.57% | 496 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +17.93% | 296 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -15.77% | 251 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -17.91% | 298 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -1.63% | 363 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -9.56% | 369 |
| April 2018 | n/a | +9.09% | 408 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -5.32% | 374 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -3.66% | 395 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -10.87% | 410 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +4.55% | 460 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +35.38% | 440 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -7.93% | 325 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +18.46% | 353 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -12.61% | 298 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -14.32% | 341 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -11.75% | 398 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -7.77% | 451 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -6.86% | 489 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -22.45% | 525 |
| February 2017 | n/a | +73.15% | 677 |
| January 2017 | n/a | -6.46% | 391 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -1.88% | 418 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -15.14% | 426 |
| October 2016 | n/a | -11.46% | 502 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -18.88% | 567 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +49.68% | 699 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -8.61% | 467 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -24.07% | 511 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -44.52% | 673 |
| April 2016 | n/a | +42.71% | 1,213 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -10.15% | 850 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -20.5% | 946 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +6.73% | 1,190 |
| December 2015 | n/a | +74.76% | 1,115 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -41.25% | 638 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +9.81% | 1,086 |
| September 2015 | n/a | +10.38% | 989 |
| August 2015 | n/a | +48.34% | 896 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -3.97% | 604 |
| June 2015 | n/a | -20.38% | 629 |
| May 2015 | n/a | +4.5% | 790 |
| April 2015 | n/a | +107.69% | 756 |
| March 2015 | n/a | -33.7% | 364 |
| February 2015 | n/a | -2.49% | 549 |
| January 2015 | n/a | +124.3% | 563 |
| December 2014 | n/a | -27.67% | 251 |
| November 2014 | n/a | +5.47% | 347 |
| October 2014 | n/a | +43.67% | 329 |
| September 2014 | n/a | +3.62% | 229 |
| August 2014 | n/a | -15.97% | 221 |
| July 2014 | n/a | +68.59% | 263 |
| June 2014 | n/a | +12.23% | 156 |
| May 2014 | n/a | +43.3% | 139 |
| April 2014 | n/a | +46.97% | 97 |
| March 2014 | n/a | -25% | 66 |
| February 2014 | n/a | -22.12% | 88 |
| January 2014 | n/a | +48.68% | 113 |
| December 2013 | n/a | -21.65% | 76 |
| November 2013 | n/a | -25.95% | 97 |
| October 2013 | n/a | n/a | 131 |
How many people are playing Nuclear Throne?
136 people are playing Nuclear Throne on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,465 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 146 players. Today's peak is 13% below its 30-day average daily peak of 168.
Is Nuclear Throne growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Nuclear Throne averaged a daily peak of 168 players, down 2% compared with the 30 days before (172). Its highest point this month (200) is 26% above the same period last year (159). In its first month after release (Oct 1, 2013) it peaked at 131 players. Today's player count is 7% of its all-time peak of 1,905, set on Dec 1, 2025.
Best time to play Nuclear Throne
Based on the last 14 days, Nuclear Throne is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 49% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Nuclear Throne players by hour and weekday
When Nuclear Throne 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 Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
- Developer
- Vlambeer
- Released
- Oct 1, 2013
- Genre
- Action, Indie, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 15 languages, 1 with full audio
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Nuclear Throne price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Nuclear Throne costs $11.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Nuclear Throne reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Nuclear Throne on Twitch
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Nuclear Throne achievements
Nuclear Throne has 59 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 15.6% of them; the rarest, Amateur Hour Is Over, is held by 0.6% of players.
Melting UnlockedDie.85.2%
Bandit StopperDefeat Big Bandit.79.5%
Eyes UnlockedReach 2-1.78.2%
Plant UnlockedReach 3-1.73.3%
Dog OwnerDefeat Big Dog.55.2%
Robot UnlockedReach 5-1.48.1%
Sincere ApologiesHidden achievement43.2%
Hunter KillerDefeat Lil Hunter.36.5%
Steroids UnlockedReach 6-1.33.5%
Y.V. UnlockedReach 3-?.31.4%
Horror UnlockedHidden achievement27.7%
Good FindUnlock a Golden Weapon as any character.27.0%
Chicken UnlockedReach 5-?.22.2%
Throne SitterHidden achievement20.7%
MMMMMMHMMM!Reach 2-? as Eyes.20.5%
Rogue UnlockedReach the Nuclear Throne.20.2%
The Struggle ContinuesLoop the game.14.6%
Rebel UnlockedHidden achievement14.3%
Crown LifeUnlock a Crown as any character.14.1%
6e 69 63 65Hidden achievement13.7%
Advanced SitterHidden achievement13.5%
Ultra TimeReach Level Ultra as any character.13.1%
Crystal Can ShieldReach 4-? as Crystal.12.9%
Frog SlayerHidden achievement9.0%
Not BadReach 7-3 on a Daily.7.8%
VerifiedUnlock a Golden Weapon for every character.7.7%
Crystal SmasherHidden achievement7.2%
Blood Blood BloodReach the Nuclear Throne in under 10 minutes as Plant.7.1%
Go HardHidden achievement5.9%
Techno KillerHidden achievement5.8%
Everything HurtsReach the Nuclear Throne without Rhino Skin or Strong Spirit as Melting.5.5%
Forget The Old DaysHidden achievement5.5%
Fish Can RollLoop as every character.5.2%
ThrillerHidden achievement5.0%
ScienceHidden achievement4.6%
Way Of The ChickenHidden achievement4.2%
Never Look BackHidden achievement3.8%
The Struggle Is OverHidden achievement3.8%
Frog ZoneHidden achievement3.3%
Gunz GodHidden achievement3.2%
Biggest BanditHidden achievement3.2%
Vault RaiderUnlock all Crowns as any character.2.5%
Crystal Can Handle ThisHidden achievement2.4%
ImpossibleHidden achievement2.2%
Appreciate RevolversHidden achievement1.9%
63 72 75 6e 63 68 79Hidden achievement1.9%
HHMMMM!Hidden achievement1.7%
Round And HandsomeHidden achievement1.6%
ForgivenessHidden achievement1.6%
Good RiddanceHidden achievement1.4%
MoltenHidden achievement1.4%
Thanks Gun GodHidden achievement1.3%
RetirementHidden achievement1.1%
KILL KILL KILLHidden achievement1.1%
UnstoppableHidden achievement1.0%
Ultra MutantGet 100% of the unlocks.1.0%
DramaHidden achievement0.9%
StrappedHidden achievement0.7%
Amateur Hour Is OverHidden achievement0.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Nuclear Throne DLC
Nuclear Throne has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Throne, Original Soundtrack by Jukio Kallio ↗ | $7.99 | |
Latest Nuclear Throne news and patch notes
- Oct 1, 2026 BLOOD DUNGEON X NUCLEAR THRONE
- Jun 8, 2026 The Nuclear Gungeon bundle has arrived!
- Dec 5, 2025 Update #100, 10 year anniversary, December 5th, 2025
- Sep 1, 2025 Nuclear Throne update 100 launch date & a Y.V. plushie!
- Jul 24, 2025 Get Nuclear Throne as part of the Iconic Roguelites Bundle!
- Jun 25, 2025 New Nuclear Throne beta build available now!
- Nov 6, 2017 Update #99, Update 99, November 6th, 2017
- Nov 6, 2017 Update #99, Update 99, November 6th, 2017
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Nuclear Throne FAQ
Is Nuclear Throne dead?
Nuclear Throne has a small but active player base. 136 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 Throne?
136 people are playing Nuclear Throne on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 146 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,905 concurrent players on Dec 1, 2025.
Is Nuclear Throne growing or declining?
Nuclear Throne is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 168, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Nuclear Throne most active?
Nuclear Throne usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Nuclear Throne cost?
Nuclear Throne costs $11.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Nuclear Throne has been on Steam?
We have not seen Nuclear Throne discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $11.99.
Is Nuclear Throne on sale right now?
No, Nuclear Throne is at its full price of $11.99 on Steam right now.
Is Nuclear Throne good?
Steam players rate Nuclear Throne Overwhelmingly Positive: 96% of 17,979 reviews are positive.
When did Nuclear Throne come out?
Nuclear Throne was released on Steam on Oct 1, 2013.
Who made Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne was developed by Vlambeer.
Is Nuclear Throne still worth playing?
Nuclear Throne has a smaller but active community on Steam today (136 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
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