Comparison

Duke Nukem vs Mindcell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem battles Mech Morphix's mutant army in New York City. This action-platformer blends classic Duke Nukem 3D gameplay with 2D sidescrolling elements. Utilize a variety of weapons and Duke's signature wit to save the city.

Highlights
  • 9 brand new weapons
  • 8 huge levels across NYC
  • Over 25 enemy types
  • Blend of 3D and 2D gameplay
  • Classic Duke Nukem action
Features
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toucharcade.com - "Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project is still a kick-ass trip" 148apps.com - "After pulling off around half an hour of playtime, it comfortably becomes one of the most fast-paced enjoyable platforming games I’ve played in a while" appgefahren.de - "Duke Nukem - Manhattan Project will certainly not disappoint fans of the series" Total Mutant Mayhem on iOS! Duke Nukem takes his Mighty Boot to the Big Apple. Using G.L.O.P.P. (Gluon Liquid Omega-Phased Plasma), the maniacal Mech Morphix has transformed the creatures of New York City into an army of bloodthirsty mutants. In Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project, Duke must deploy W.I.N. (Weapons, Insults and Name-Calling) to rid the city of goo-based bad guys, and return peace and tranquility to The City That Never Sleeps. Originally released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Duke Nukem in 2002, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project blends together the best elements of Duke Nukem 3D and the best 2D sidescrolling of the first two games in the series, Duke Nukem and Duke Nukem II. From babes, bombs and Battlelords, to goggles, guns and Gargoyles, revisit Duke's dynasty with these re-released classics. Return to a time when the King Of Action didn't need regenerative health or auto-aim - a time when action games were actually about action, an era when heroes had the strength to carry as many guns as they wanted and use as many cheats as they needed. Celebrate Duke Nukem's 20th anniversary in sunshade-wearing, quick-quipping style with a title that - alongside the re-release of Duke's first two adventures - recognizes a series that's had a tremendous impact on an entire industry, and represents the best of Duke in a way that no other game could. *** Key Features: *** A Good Day To Duke: Rip 'em a new one with 9 brand new weapons, including the G.L.O.P.P. Ray, Pipe Bomb, Pulse Cannon and the almighty "press-to-kill-everything" X-3000. New York, New York: 8 huge levels across various regions of New York City: Rooftop Rebellion, Chinatown Chiller, Metro Madness, Unholy Underworld, Fearsome Factory, Tanker Trouble and Deviant Drilling. And the last level is, let's say, a little out of town. Evil Has A Snout: Blast, jump and smart-ass through more than 25 enemies, including Pig Cops, Gator Grunts, and Roachoids. What Are You Waitin' For?: A potent blend of old school gameplay and smooth 3D visuals, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project brings together the best of both Dukes for the ultimate Duke Nukem experience. Let's rock!

About

Mindcell

Embark on a third-person adventure in a near-future world. Escape scientific experiments by uncovering your past and confronting pursuers. Engage in intense battles, solve puzzles, and discover allies in this story-driven experience.

Highlights
  • Third-person adventure gameplay
  • Engaging story with dialogue and puzzles
  • Intriguing campaign with battles
  • Variety of locations, enemies, and bosses
  • Intense close combat and skirmishes
  • Optimized graphics and performance tuning
  • Simple, freedom-granting controls
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Mindcell — is the third-person adventure in the world of the near future. The protagonist is sentenced to become material for scientific experiments, but he’s not going to put up with such a fate at all. In search of a way out, he must recall what happened to him and how he got here. The persecutors will not leave the fugitive alone, wherever he’s going. And there is a serious confrontation ahead. Going through the story with the main character, try to find out the goals of your pursuers and understand who your real ally is. Game Features: + An exciting story with dialogs, characters and puzzles. + The campaign is filled with intrigue and battle. + A variety of locations, enemies and bosses. + Close combat clashes and intense skirmishes. + Intense and diligently made graphics. + Good optimization and the ability to tune performance. + Simple controls, giving complete freedom of action.

Screenshots

Duke Nukem4 screens
Mindcell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindcell at none against Duke Nukem's 10. Mindcell also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 44%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Duke Nukem's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 17). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Duke Nukem costs $1.99 and Mindcell $0.99 up front. Duke Nukem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mindcell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Duke Nukem against 4.1 for Mindcell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Duke Nukem's written reviews are positive against 61% of Mindcell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, Mindcell every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Duke Nukem versus Mindcell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuke NukemMindcell
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (79 ratings)4.1 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews61.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.510.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB1.2 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSpawn Studios, LdaSergey Sukharev

Customer experience

Duke Nukem

All ratings79 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative43.3%

Mindcell

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative25.8%

Bugs and requests

Duke Nukem

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Character floats/flies uncontrollably
  • Save files corrupt or fail to load
  • Crashes when loading saves from inside rooms
  • Screen freezes at specific levels (Episode 5, Chinatown, Fearsome Factory)
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  • Touch controls unresponsive or delayed
  • Audio cuts out or doesn't play
  • Incompatibility with iOS 8 and newer versions
  • Screen cutoff on notched iPhones (iPhone X+)
  • Jumping mechanics broken (character gets stuck)
  • Weapon selection changes spontaneously
  • Muzzle flash stays on screen
  • Game incompatible with iPhone 6 and newer models
  • Lag and frame rate drops on older devices
  • Level loading causes crashes
  • Character stuck in walls or unable to grab ledges

Requested features

11 requests
  • MFi controller support
  • Russian language localization
  • German language localization
  • Full screen optimization for notched iPhones
  • Improved save system with manual save button
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  • Look and Zoom feature from original
  • Better button layout customization
  • Performance optimization for older devices
  • Improved graphics quality
  • Duke Nukem 3D port to iOS
  • Additional Duke Nukem sequels (parts 2-4)

Mindcell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Duke Nukem

One-time10
  • Pack of 50 'Force Field'$0.99
  • Pack of 50 'Jet Pack'$0.99
  • Pack of 50 "Mega Health"$0.99
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  • Pain Killers$0.99
  • Suck it Down$0.99
  • Blow it Up$0.99
  • Who Wants Some$0.99
  • Skip Level$0.99
  • Piece of Cake$1.99
  • Balls of Steel$4.99
None

Mindcell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duke Nukem free?
Duke Nukem costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mindcell free?
Mindcell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Duke Nukem or Mindcell?
Duke Nukem and Mindcell are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 79 and 17 ratings respectively.
Do Duke Nukem or Mindcell have ads?
Neither Duke Nukem nor Mindcell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duke Nukem or Mindcell?
Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, and Mindcell every 8 months. Most recently, Duke Nukem was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mindcell on October 18, 2026.

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