GamesOA Logo
GamesOver Analyzed
⌘K

GamesOA © 2026

The ultimate PC game compatibility database.

AboutPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceContact
Duke Nukem 3D cover

Duke Nukem 3D

A Shooter game by 3D Realms, released in 1996

75/100🔴Niche / Inactive⏳Proton PendingPC (Microsoft Windows)MacDOS

Aliens have landed in futuristic Los Angeles and it's up to the Duke to bring the pain and show them the door. After the initial entries of side-scrolling platform games, Duke Nukem 3D introduces a first-person perspective to the series and turns the game into a full-fledged shooter with 2.5D graphics. Duke's arsenal includes pistols, pipe bombs, laser trip mines, Nordenfelt guns, a chain gun and various rocket launchers, but also his mighty foot to kick enemies. The game sports a high level of interactivity. Many objects in the environment can be broken or interacted with, such as pool tables, arcade machines, glass, light switches and security cameras. The protagonist is also able to hand strippers a dollars to have them remove their top.

Single playerMultiplayer

Buy Duke Nukem 3D - Best Price

Current lowest price for Duke Nukem 3D PC key. Verified daily.

Price unavailable
Real-time Duke Nukem 3D deals

⚠️Unable to fetch store prices for Duke Nukem 3D.Please try again later.

Duke Nukem 3D Download Size

We are currently tracking official storage requirements for Duke Nukem 3D. Check back for updates on install size and SSD costs.

Is Duke Nukem 3D Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
0Players Online

There are currently 0 people playing Duke Nukem 3D, Data pending.

Current Activity24h Peak: 120
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Duke Nukem 3D save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\DukeNukem3D\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/DukeNukem3D/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/DukeNukem3D/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Duke Nukem 3D Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating⏳ Proton Pending

Performance Analysis

Compatibility data for Duke Nukem 3D is currently mixed. Check recent ProtonDB reports for specific launch commands.

Confidence: Moderate
See 2 user configs ↗

Can I Run Duke Nukem 3D?

System requirements not available for this title.

Is Duke Nukem 3D Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

75
Rated 75 out of 100
Generally Favorable1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, Duke Nukem 3D has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 75, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

Other games you may like

Discover more games sharing similar genres.

2007

BioShock

View Details
1998

Half-Life

View Details
2013

Tomb Raider

View Details
2016

Doom

View Details
2008

Dead Space

View Details
2010

BioShock 2

View Details
2011

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

View Details
2017

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

View Details