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Nucleares

First-person power plant simulator about controlling a nuclear reactor

Iván Marcelo Pretti · Published by MicroProse Software · Released Mar 13, 2023

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 1,207
Recent reviews
Very Positive
82% of 17 in 30 days
Players
19
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 11, 2026
Minimum PC
UHD 620
6 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Nucleares?

This first-person, single-player simulation puts you in charge of a nuclear power plant. You adjust reactor power, coolant flow, and steam systems to meet daily energy goals, maintain equipment, and respond to emergencies.

For you if...

  • +you like learning how interconnected technical systems work
  • +you enjoy troubleshooting problems under pressure

Not for you if...

  • −you want simple controls and a short learning curve
  • −you prefer relaxed tasks without urgent equipment failures

What players say

81% of 1,207 reviews are positive · 82% of 17 in the last 30 days

Players praise the interconnected plant controls and the satisfaction of learning to run them. Common complaints include limited guidance, bugs affecting saves and plant operations, and reactor behavior that some players find inconsistent.

Players over time

▼ -13% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27 players on Sep 29, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Nucleares system requirements

Minimum: UHD 620, 6 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8
Processor
I5
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory
6 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
I7
Graphics
NVIDIA RX GTS
Memory
8 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 11

Does Nucleares have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Nucleares run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
11
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Spanish - Latin America, German, Russian, Ukrainian.

Does Nucleares use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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