Action · September 26, 2011
Nuclear Dawn (2011)
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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54 Action titles launched in 2011 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 211
- FPS · 170
- Action · 163
- RTS · 139
- Multiplayer · 133
- Post-apocalyptic · 124
- Sci-fi · 122
- Shooter · 119
- Tactical · 117
- First-Person · 112
- Team-Based · 109
- Real-Time · 105
- Indie · 104
- Futuristic · 103
- Real Time Tactics · 100
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.5k Steam reviews | Top 89% in Action |
| Positive rating | 78% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 73% |
| Metacritic | 71/100 | Genre average 77 — top 80% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 10 h average | Top 45% for session depth among Action |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- LAN PvP
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Cloud
- Stats
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
Reception Metrics
Steam community
78%Mostly Positive · 2.5k reviews
1.9k positive · 543 negative
Metacritic
71/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.5/10
Curator recommendations
1.6k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
- English volume_up
- Czech
- German volume_up
- Russian
- Spanish - Spain
- Korean volume_up
Full audio (3)
- English
- German
- Korean
Press Quotes
“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
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
10h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
58
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 26, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | GameConnect, InterWave Studios |
| Publisher | Iceberg Interactive |
| Base price | $0.99 -90% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Editions & Packages
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