# Nuke Down — Spin. Aim. Fire. Save Earth.

> Fast-paced arcade game where players match colors to intercept falling nukes. (iPhone/iPad app by Josef Durbin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-down/id6760735823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josef Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886014854)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-down/id6760735823/reviews.md

## What is Nuke Down?

Nukes are falling. Earth is counting on you.

Spin the color wheel, match the incoming nuke, and fire your interceptor before it hits. Every wave gets faster. Every miss brings Earth closer to destruction.

FEATURES
- 8-color spin wheel — fast reflexes required
- Multi-Missile: fire 3 interceptors at once
- Lightning ZAP: obliterate every nuke on screen
- Boss ICBMs every 5th wave
- Armored, fast, and decoy nuke types
- 185 real city cards — protect them all
- Combo streaks and leaderboard

ARSENAL SHOP
- Arsenal Pack — restock Multi-Missile and Lightning charges
- Commander Pack — permanent Cockpit HUD + max charges

5 misses and Earth is gone. How long can you hold the line?

## Key features

- 8-color spin wheel matching
- Multi-Missile and Lightning ZAP power-ups
- Boss ICBM waves
- Multiple nuke types
- 185 real city cards to protect
- Combo streaks and leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arsenal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Commander Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-down/id6760735823/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Overall really fun

*2026-04-11*

I enjoy arcade style games and this one is a lot of fun.  It makes sense and is fun to play from the first attack wave.  Nice job.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! Really glad it clicked right from wave one — that’s exactly what we were going for. More waves and challenges coming in future updates! 🎮

### 5/5 — Different and Addictive

*2026-04-05*

Very fun to play and hard to advance after first few levels. The spin wheel to select and fire is really cool. Highly recommend.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! 🙏 This means the world to a solo dev building from his living room in Kentucky. 

The spin wheel mechanic was something I worked really hard on — so glad it landed! 

The difficulty ramps up by design — wave 10 gets 
absolutely insane 😄 The Arsenal Shop has some power-ups that help when things get overwhelming. 

Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!

### 5/5 — Fast, Fun, and Seriously Addictive!

*2026-04-02*

Really fun and addictive game. Simple concept but it gets intense fast in a good way. I keep saying “one more round” and losing track of time 😅 The gameplay is smooth and satisfying, and it’s a great quick game to pick up anytime.

**Developer response:** This made my day — I’m a solo dev and built Nuke Down from scratch, so hearing ‘one more round’ is exactly what I was going for. More waves and challenges coming soon. Thank you! 🚀

### 5/5 — .

*2026-04-01*

Very fun game. Highly recommended.

**Developer response:** Appreciate it! Glad you’re enjoying it. Just dropped v1.1 with Game Center Leaderboards. Would love to see you on the rankings! More updates coming soon.

## Frequently asked questions about Nuke Down

### What is Nuke Down?

Nuke Down is a fast-paced arcade game where players spin a color wheel to match and intercept falling nukes before they hit Earth. It requires quick reflexes and strategic use of power-ups.

### How do I play Nuke Down?

You spin the color wheel to match the color of incoming nukes. Fire your interceptor to destroy them. Each miss brings Earth closer to destruction, and waves get progressively faster.

### What are the special power-ups in Nuke Down?

Nuke Down features Multi-Missile, which fires three interceptors at once, and Lightning ZAP, which obliterates all nukes on screen. These can be restocked or permanently upgraded via the Arsenal Shop.

### Does Nuke Down have ads?

Yes, Nuke Down contains advertisements. This allows the game to be offered for free with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices can I play Nuke Down on?

Nuke Down is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The latest version is 1.1, updated on April 2, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Nuke Down?

Nuke Down has an age rating of 12+. This is suitable for players aged 12 and above, considering its action-oriented gameplay.

### How often is Nuke Down updated?

Nuke Down was last updated on April 2, 2026, with version 1.1. This indicates recent development and potential for future updates.

### What are the in-app purchases in Nuke Down?

Nuke Down offers an Arsenal Pack to restock power-up charges and a Commander Pack for permanent HUD upgrades and max charges. These purchases enhance gameplay but are not required to play.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-04-14

Fixed audio resuming after switching apps 
General stability improvements

### 1.1 — 2026-04-02

Game Center leaderboard support, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-01

No release notes.

## More apps by Josef Durbin

- [Bug Ring Siege](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-ring-siege/id6760985780)

All apps by Josef Durbin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1886014854

## Related topics

[nuke down](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nuke-down) · [durbins](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/durbins)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-27.*