Duke Nukem 3D
PC (Microsoft Windows)MacDOS

Duke Nukem 3D

82
Critic Rating
#Shooter

About

Duke Nukem 3D is a first-person shooter in which players move through levels from the protagonist's viewpoint, fighting aliens and mutated foes with a varied arsenal. Its environments are highly interactive and destructible, and levels are designed in a non-linear way, letting players use air ducts, back routes, and hidden areas to explore or avoid enemies. Set across recognizable real-world style locations, the game is known for its satirical humor and references to action films and pop culture.

Storyline

Returning to Earth in his space cruiser hoping for a vacation, action hero Duke Nukem is shot down over Los Angeles by unknown attackers. As he sends out a distress signal, he learns that aliens are invading the city and have mutated the local police. With his plans ruined, Duke ejects and vows to do whatever it takes to stop the invasion, fighting his way through a besieged city and beyond as he uncovers the scope of the alien threat.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story9.2h
Main + Extra11.4h
Completionist14.2h
All Styles10.3h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 7/20/2026

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Multiplayer

Online Co-opUp to 4
Campaign Co-opYes

Languages

LanguageSupport
EnglishInterface
EnglishAudio

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Game Info

Release Date4/19/1996
Developer3D Realms
PublisherMacSoft Games
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, DOS
GenresShooter, Puzzle
IGDB Rating82/100 (449)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Action
Science fiction
Comedy

Perspectives

First person

Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)Jan 1, 1998
DOSMay 1, 1996
DOSJan 29, 1996
DOSApr 19, 1996
MacJun 6, 1997