Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D is a 1996 first-person shooter developed by 3D Realms. Players take the role of the wisecracking action hero Duke as he battles an alien invasion across recognizable urban environments, from city streets to seedy back alleys, wielding a varied arsenal and delivering a steady stream of one-liners.
The game pushed shooter design with highly interactive environments featuring destructible objects, working switches, and set pieces like security cameras and shrink rays, all powered by the advanced Build engine that simulated multi-level spaces. Its irreverent attitude, crude humor, hidden secrets and mocking pop-culture references gave it a personality that set it apart from its more austere contemporaries, and its multiplayer added to the appeal.
Duke Nukem 3D became an iconic and controversial shooter of the mid-1990s. It remains available through digital re-releases and enhanced editions that update it with additional episodes and modern conveniences for current systems.
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Modern alternatives to Duke Nukem 3D, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ion Fury | € 24,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Turbo Overkill Indie | € 19,50 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Prodeus Indie | € 24,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Postal: Brain Damaged Indie | € 19,50 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
Ion Fury
€ 24,99A modern shooter built on the same Build engine, in the classic '90s style.
Ion Fury runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Turbo Overkill Indie
€ 19,50A cyberpunk shooter with a chainsaw leg and slide-heavy movement, pure 90s attitude at modern speeds.
Turbo Overkill runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Prodeus Indie
€ 24,99A modern indie shooter with a lavish retro-meets-HD aesthetic.
Prodeus runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Postal: Brain Damaged Indie
€ 19,50A crude, fast boomer shooter built on Duke-style level design and one-liners.
Postal: Brain Damaged runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
€ 19,99A remaster with a new episode, developer commentary and modern rendering.
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
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