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Duke Nukem Forever

A Shooter game by Triptych Games, released in 2011

55/100๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive๐ŸฅˆProton SilverPlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Cocked, loaded and ready for action, Duke delivers epic ass-kicking, massive weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun! Put on your shades and step into the boots of Duke Nukem. The alien hordes are invading and only Duke can save the world. Pig cops, alien shrink rays and enormous alien bosses canโ€™t stop this epic hero from accomplishing his goal: to save the world, save the babes and to be a bad-ass while doing it. The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, non-stop action, and unprecedented levels of interactivity. With hours and hours of action, and a range of bodacious multiplayer modes, rest assured knowing the fun goes on and on.

Single playerMultiplayer

Buy Duke Nukem Forever - Best Price

Current lowest price for Duke Nukem Forever PC key. Verified daily.

$4.35
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Duke Nukem Forever price comparison table across Steam, GOG, and Epic.
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๐ŸŽฎSteam$19.99StandardView โ†—

Duke Nukem Forever Download Size

The official download size for Duke Nukem Forever is 1 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.06 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

1GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.06USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1 mins

Is Duke Nukem Forever Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive
28Players Online

There are currently 28 people playing Duke Nukem Forever, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 33.6
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Duke Nukem Forever save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\DukeNukemForever\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/DukeNukemForever/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press โŒ˜ + 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/DukeNukemForever/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 โ†—

Is Duke Nukem Forever Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official๐ŸšซUnsupported
Community Rating๐Ÿฅˆ Proton Silver

Performance Analysis

Duke Nukem Forever is playable on Steam Deck, but expect some friction. You might encounter small text or need to manually bring up the keyboard. Cap frame rate at 40FPS for battery life.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
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Can I Run Duke Nukem Forever?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

Duke Nukem Forever has modest requirements. Most gaming PCs from the last 5 years should handle it.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindows XP/Vista/7
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM1 Gb
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindows XP/Vista/7
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM2GB
Download Size
1 GBSmall

Is Duke Nukem Forever Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

55
Rated 55 out of 100
Not Recommended8 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Duke Nukem Forever has struggled to impress critics, sitting at a low score of 55. Common complaints cite technical issues or gameplay flaws. Only recommended for die-hard fans of the genre.

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