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Nuclear Dawn

Explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes and take fight against enemies using various weapons in this FPS/RTS hybrid.

Strategy FPS Action RTS Multiplayer
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78.9% positive
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Nuclear Dawn is the first game to offer a full FPS and RTS experience, within a single gameplay model, without crippling or diluting either side of the game.
As a soldier, explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes, modelled on modern cities, and take the fight to your enemies as armoured, assault or stealth infantry, using various weapons across ten distinct load-outs to accomplish your objectives. The first person shooter action in Nuclear Dawn is hard, fast and unforgiving, with weapons that rely on skill and tactics more than on twitch reflexes and map memorization.
Then, take Nuclear Dawn above the action, and play as the commander. Organize your fellow players in squads, and assign them to tactical objectives. Plan the resource routes for your army, and production of your structures for forward deployment. Exploit the terrain and resource point locations to block your enemies’ advance, and crush their plans in an iron fist. Research and implement new technologies to give your soldiers the edge on the battlefield, and set up forward bases to lead the assault on your enemies, with a full complement of defensive and offensive structures to choose from, to build your perfect fortress.

Features

  • Two factions: The Empire and the Consortium have completely separate base-building paradigms.
  • RTS commander: Produce structures, research advanced technologies, unleash devastating strikes on the enemy, and lead your team to victory as a RTS commander.
  • Four classes: Each faction has four classes with various kit load outs, totalling over three dozen weapons.
  • Squad up: Squad-based 32 player full warfare battle mode.
  • Six maps: Travel across the largest, most detailed maps built in Source multiplayer to date.
  • Advanced Weaponry: As a commander, judiciously dispense healing to your troops, and death to their enemies, by managing your advanced abilities.
  • Stats and Unlocks: 60 ranks, 12 unlocks for each weapon, achievements, gizmos and more.
  • SDK: Nuclear Dawn Software Development Kit will be available for the community to be able to create custom maps, etc.
  • Source Powered: Based on the L4D2 engine and modified to bring you the ultimate online battle experience.
  • Steam Workshop Support: The game supports the Steam Workshop and allows for custom maps to be added.
  • Steam Powered: Available for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX through Steamplay with Steam Cloud support.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 2GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 6GB of free HDD space
  • Video Card: Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon HD 2900 - NVidia GeForce 8800)
  • Sound: DX 9.0c compatible sound card

macOS

Minimum

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6.7 or higher, up to macOS 10.14
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 6GB of free HDD space
  • Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 2400 / NVidia GeForce 8600M / Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Not Supported: OS X 10.5.x, ATI X1600 or X1900 graphics, NVIDIA GeForce 7 graphics or Intel graphics less than Intel HD 3000.

Linux

Minimum

  • OS: Ubuntu or Debian/Linux 12.04 or higher
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 6GB of free HDD space
  • Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 2400 / NVidia GeForce 8600M / Intel HD Graphics 3000
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
58
Controller support
partial
Metacritic
71
Features
Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled, Stats, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, Czech, German*, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Korean
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (6)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
CzechYesNoNo
GermanYesYesNo
RussianYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
KoreanYesNoNo
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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 75th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 44%
Value Ratio Top 25%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nuclear Dawn worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Nuclear Dawn go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Nuclear Dawn free to play?
Nuclear Dawn costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Nuclear Dawn?
Nuclear Dawn is a Action, Strategy game.
Who developed Nuclear Dawn?
Nuclear Dawn was developed by GameConnect and published by Iceberg Interactive.
What platforms does Nuclear Dawn support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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