Comparison

Duke Nukem vs Saboteur!

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

Saboteur!

Relive a classic 1985 action-adventure game remastered for modern devices. Explore original missions and new levels with updated graphics, enemies, and an expanded storyline. Enjoy hours of retro gameplay with multiple graphic modes and achievements.

Highlights
  • Original 1985 mission
  • New levels and enemies
  • Expanded storyline
  • Retro console graphic modes
  • Over 10 hours of gameplay
  • 22 special achievements
Features
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Saboteur! is the classic retro game hit made by Clive Townsend in 1985 for the ZX Spectrum 8-bit computer. In 1985 Saboteur! received the prestigious award "The Crash Smash" from Crash magazine and was high-rated with a 93% score. Now after 36 years MobileFabric in collaboration with Clive Townsend have prepared the special remastered version of Saboteur! for iOS devices. In the game you'll experience the original mission from 1985 version. Additionally the story will continue with new levels and enemies. Now you'll be able to know more about Saboteur and his dark and secret story. - Original mission from 1985 in two versions ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 - New levels - New enemies - New story - New soundtrack and music - Over 10 hours of gameplay - 5 times bigger than original version - 9 retro consoles graphic modes - 8 language versions - 22 special achievments - Secrets and easter eggs to reveal

Screenshots

Duke Nukem4 screens
Saboteur!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saboteur! at none against Duke Nukem's 10. Saboteur! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). Duke Nukem's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (83 vs 1). On rating, 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 Saboteur! $4.99 up front. Duke Nukem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Saboteur! 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 4.0 for Saboteur!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duke Nukem has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, Saboteur! every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Duke Nukem versus Saboteur!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuke NukemSaboteur!
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (83 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB297 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSpawn Studios, LdaMobileFabric S.A.

Customer experience

Duke Nukem

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

Saboteur!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Saboteur!

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

Saboteur!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duke Nukem free?
Duke Nukem costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Saboteur! free?
Saboteur! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Duke Nukem or Saboteur!?
Duke Nukem is rated higher. Duke Nukem averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Saboteur! averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Duke Nukem or Saboteur! have ads?
Neither Duke Nukem nor Saboteur! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duke Nukem or Saboteur!?
Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, and Saboteur! every 41 months. Most recently, Duke Nukem was updated on November 1, 2026 and Saboteur! on October 30, 2026.

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