Nuclear Option
Developed by Shockfront Studios · Published by Shockfront Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, simulation game by Shockfront Studios, published by Shockfront Studios — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Nuclear Option.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (or equivalent)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 / Intel Arc A380
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (or equivalent)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Nuclear Option FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Nuclear Option?
Steam classifies Nuclear Option as a Action, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Shockfront Studios. 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.
How much does Nuclear Option cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Nuclear Option at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Nuclear Option single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Nuclear Option: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Nuclear Option on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Nuclear Option for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Nuclear Option out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 15, 2023.
What platforms is Nuclear Option on?
Nuclear Option is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Nuclear Option single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Nuclear Option cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
Who made Nuclear Option?
Nuclear Option is developed by Shockfront Studios and published by Shockfront Studios.
Where to get Nuclear Option
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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