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Duke Nukem Forever

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Duke Nukem Forever

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

FPS Action Nudity Shooter Aliens
Last tracked players
26
All-time peak
52
24-hour change
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Steam reviews
69% positive
10,992 reviews · via SteamSpy

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About this game Read the full description
The King is Back!

Cocked, loaded and ready for action, Duke delivers epic ass-kicking, massive weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

Put on your shades and step into the boots of Duke Nukem. The alien hordes are invading and only Duke can save the world. Pig cops, alien shrink rays and enormous alien bosses can’t stop this epic hero from accomplishing his goal: to save the world, save the babes and to be a bad-ass while doing it.

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, non-stop action, and unprecedented levels of interactivity. With hours and hours of action, and a range of bodacious multiplayer modes, rest assured knowing the fun goes on and on.

Story

Did the Alien bastards not learn their lesson the first time? Duke has been on hiatus for some time now, kicking back and franchising himself on the fame he gained from saving Earth from the first invasion. The Aliens have returned to Earth yet again, messing up Duke’s sweet routine of dirty leisure habits.

The Alien invaders are stealing Earth’s women, especially the hot ones! And they drank Duke’s beer. This. Won’t. Stand. As Duke battles his way through waves of aliens, the once beautiful gambling haven and Duke Nukem franchise chains are crumbling before his eyes. Time to bring the pain!

Features

  • Bust a Gut: Duke pulls no punches. Duke’s constant stream of hilarious one-liners throughout the game make this an out loud good time.
  • World Interactivity: Spend as much time as you want shooting hoops, lifting weights, playing pinball, pool, air hockey, and slots.
  • Scale & Variety: Packed with explosive FPS action, outlandish settings, driving, and puzzle solving — gamers will never tire of the endless FUN.
  • Multiplayer Like No Other: Classic modes are re-made with a Duke twist. Shrink, squash, freeze and shatter your opponents, or just frag them with a rocket.

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Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam I finally played Duke Nukem Forever's unfinished 2001 build, and while it probably would have been better than Gearbox's fiasco, it still wouldn't hold up today I replayed Duke Nukem Forever 12 years later and, yeah, I've got opinions
System requirements Windows · macOS

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 1 Gb
  • Hard Disk Space: 10 Gb free
  • Video Memory: 256 MB
  • Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS: Initial installations required (included with the game) are Microsoft DirectX, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (ATL), Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, and AMD Dual Core Optimizer. (AMD optimizer required only for specific AMD processors to run the game correctly, but installs for all of them.)
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS: Does not support Windows XP 64

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 2GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 10 Gb free
  • Video Memory: 512 MB
  • Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS: Initial installations required (included with the game) are Microsoft DirectX, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (ATL), Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, and AMD Dual Core Optimizer. (AMD optimizer required only for specific AMD processors to run the game correctly, but installs for all of them.)

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 10 GB free disk space
  • Video Card: ATI Radeon 2600/NVidia Geforce 8600 256MB or better. NVIDIA GeForce 9400M not supported. Intel integrated video chipsets (including GMA 950) are not supported.
  • Other Requirements: Mouse and keyboard. Apple original CPU's only, CPU upgrades not supported. NVIDIA GeForce 9400M not supported. This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Processor: Intel Quad Core 2.6 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 10 GB free disk space
  • Video Card: ATI Radeon 2600/NVidia Geforce 8600 512MB or better. NVIDIA GeForce 9400M not supported. Intel integrated video chipsets (including GMA 950) are not supported.
  • Other Requirements: Mouse and keyboard. Apple original CPU's only, CPU upgrades not supported. This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
2K
USK rating
18
Achievements
62
Controller support
partial
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Subtitle Options, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, German*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

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Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
verified
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

subtitle options custom volume controls adjustable difficulty save anytime
Structured language support (5)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
ItalianYesYesYes
Spanish - SpainYesYesYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Duke Nukem Forever EULA
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $4.99.

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▲ ~47 days until next sale

Value Score

Fair Value — 45th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 45th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 29%
Value Ratio Top 55%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke Nukem Forever worth buying right now?
Watch — $4.99. Decent deal at 75% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Duke Nukem Forever go on sale?
Decent deal at 75% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Duke Nukem Forever free to play?
Duke Nukem Forever costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Duke Nukem Forever?
Duke Nukem Forever is a Action game.
Who developed Duke Nukem Forever?
Duke Nukem Forever was developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K.
What platforms does Duke Nukem Forever support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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