Nuclear Dawn: online multiplayer

Mature 17+

Strategy · FPS · Action

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

Who can play

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78%

Mostly positive on Steam

“If Savage and Natural Selection were your games of choice you'll find a natural home in Nuclear Dawn.”
Rock Paper Shotgun
“...an exhilarating multiplayer experience.”
8/10 · Destructoid
“A surprisingly deep and well-designed FPS/RTS hybrid.”
83/100 · PC Gamer

From its Steam store page, where the publisher chooses the quotes.

Steam lists LAN play and online multiplayer for PC. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 78% positive of 1,600 Steam reviews.

Play modes here come from the Steam store listing, which does not give player counts. How we check facts

Updated October 27, 2026

Does Nuclear Dawn have couch co-op?: No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Online play is the way to play it together.
Do you need two copies of Nuclear Dawn?: No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
What platforms is Nuclear Dawn on?: PC.
Is Nuclear Dawn free?: No, it's a paid game.

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