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Nuclear Option
Nuclear Option Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support
Early Access
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.
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Product Type
Game
Recent Reviews
Overwhelming Positive (421)
All Reviews
Overwhelming Positive (10.42k)
User Rating
94.57%
Current Average Daily CCU
849
Wishlists
282.59k
Followers
31.50k
Languages
Top Sellers2852 (ATH:251)
Ranked 2852 on 07-09-2026.
Best: 251 on 01-05-2024, daily ranking
Best: 251 on 01-05-2024, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:326)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 326 on 14-04-2026, daily ranking
Best: 326 on 14-04-2026, daily ranking
Original Price
$17.99
Current Price
$19.99
Gross Revenue
$2.73m
Units Sold
181.34k
Player Modes
Controller Support
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Nuclear Option Videos & TrailersVideo coverage and creator analysis from YouTube
📹 1065 videos👤 264 creators👁 17.3M views
4:24Testing Every Nuke on a City in Nuclear Option
▶ 1.3M👍 11.0K💬 627
Enigma(44.6K subs)
Jan 3, 2025
6:29Fallout 4 - How To Get All Faction Trophies in One Playthrough & Nuclear Option/Nuclear Family
▶ 615.6K👍 9.9K💬 844
PS5Trophies(1.1M subs)
Nov 12, 2015
12:36(NEW AIRCRAFT) Satisfying Crashes and Mishaps #39 - Nuclear Option
▶ 390.5K👍 5.1K💬 255
Crashes & Destruction(26.9K subs)
Oct 9, 2024
19:28Playing some "Nuclear Option"... I press the big red button!
▶ 315.4K👍 5.9K💬 375
DTMCRAZY GAMING(7.3K subs)
Jun 29, 2023
12:37Nuclear Option- The Game You Didn't Know You Need
▶ 283.7K👍 6.9K💬 335
Sea Lord Mountbatten(69.1K subs)
Sep 8, 2024
30:47City Invasion by an Aircraft Carrier Fleet - Nuclear Option Cinematic
▶ 243.9K👍 3.9K💬 143
Battle Simulator Gamer(214.0K subs)
Jul 12, 2024
18:48This Flight Sim lets you drop WMDs | Nuclear Option
▶ 238.7K👍 10.4K💬 392
Rimmy Downunder(584.0K subs)
Nov 26, 2024
4:53Fallout 4 Guide: The Nuclear Option (The Minutemen) Walkthrough
▶ 235.3K👍 1.5K💬 210
Polygon(1.4M subs)
Dec 1, 2015
12:43Massive Combat & Air Disasters - NUCLEAR OPTION
▶ 215.5K👍 1.6K💬 38
Exoblar(6.0K subs)
Apr 11, 2024
15:19Satisfying Crashes and Mishaps #62 - Nuclear Option
▶ 201.6K👍 3.2K💬 120
Crashes & Destruction(26.9K subs)
Jun 20, 2025
11:03Modern Aircraft Carriers vs Propeller Planes (Part 1) - Nuclear Option Cinematic (4K)
▶ 200.8K👍 3.1K💬 65
Battle Simulator Gamer(214.0K subs)
Nov 22, 2024
46:36Race For Uranium: Who Will Fuel The Nuclear Revival? | The Nuclear Option - Part 3 | CNA Documentary
▶ 188.9K👍 1.9K💬 249
CNA Insider(2.6M subs)
Jul 21, 2026
16:11Emergency Landings #1 How destructive? Nuclear Option
▶ 180.8K👍 2.1K💬 144
Exoblar(6.0K subs)
Jun 21, 2024
20:58NUCLEAR OPTION is Not What You Think It Is
▶ 177.0K👍 6.3K💬 571
Scav Merchant Hub(16.6K subs)
Jul 27, 2025
3:29Nukes in Nuclear Option but they get increasingly bigger
▶ 175.4K👍 1.5K💬 111
DatGuy123(460 subs)
Feb 1, 2026
16:44An Ultimate Aircraft Guide for Nuclear Option
▶ 156.1K👍 7.2K💬 259
DODOBIRDIE(6.5K subs)
Jul 31, 2025
1:51Castle Bravo (15mt) in Nuclear Option (compared to 250kt)
▶ 155.4K👍 830💬 63
Tfarcenim FUN(934 subs)
Feb 10, 2026
13:07Satisfying Crashes and Mishaps #63 - Nuclear Option
▶ 155.1K👍 1.6K💬 68
Crashes & Destruction(26.9K subs)
Jul 4, 2025
21:49Nuclear Option | DESTRUCTION COMPILATION | Crashes, takedowns collisions and more!
▶ 151.0K👍 2.3K💬 105
3rdOnePlease(600 subs)
8:35Can Tsar Bomba destroy the entire Ignus map? (In Nuclear Option)
▶ 143.4K👍 2.9K💬 412
Tfarcenim FUN(934 subs)
Jan 11, 2026
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Is Nuclear Option Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis
"The game excels in providing a rich multiplayer experience with a variety of aircraft, offers a fantastic blend of realism and fun that is highly recommended for simulation enthusiasts while featuring stunning graphics that significantly enhance gameplay, but players desire a simplified version to reduce complexity and file size, are frustrated with instability issues including frequent crashes and black screens, and express concerns over the need for improved handling and responsiveness of controls."
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