Duke Nukem vs JamesWar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 9 brand new weapons
- 8 huge levels across NYC
- Over 25 enemy types
- Blend of 3D and 2D gameplay
- Classic Duke Nukem action
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
JamesWar
A prisoner is unexpectedly freed and thrust into a post-apocalyptic world overrun by creatures. He must fight to survive and uncover the mysteries behind the world's destruction and his own past.
- Offline single-player story
- Top-down perspective
- 9+ unique weapons
- Strategic combat system
- Variety of enemies
- Hidden events and secrets
Read full descriptionHide full description
June 22, 2070. A prisoner sentenced to life, James Ork, has spent the last 20 years in solitary confinement. Waiting for death within his cell, James receives an unexpected visitor—a mysterious man he has never seen before. This stranger claims to have enough influence to set James free right now, but in return, he demands a promise. Rather than die in a cell, James accepts the offer. However, as he steps outside for the first time in two decades, he quickly realizes that the world has changed beyond recognition. Everything feels alien, dangerous, and unpredictable. But instead of questioning how the world ended up this way... he must first kill to survive. The world is now a nightmarish wasteland, overrun by creatures unlike anything seen before. And James? He is left alone, struggling to survive, haunted by unanswered questions: - What happened to all the people? Where is everyone? - What are these creatures, and where did they come from? - Why didn't the man who freed me warn me about any of this? Is he somehow involved? - If the world has been like this for years… then who was feeding me in that cell? …? --- Perhaps the answers will reveal themselves… as we play... = Game Features: * A one-time payment to download the game. * There are absolutely NO ads in the game. * There are NO in-app purchases. * Offline single-player story-driven action. * A satisfying playtime. * Top-down perspective gameplay. * At least 9 different weapons, each with unique mechanics and power. * Strategic combat—sometimes, brute force isn’t enough to defeat an enemy. * A variety of enemies, each with unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. * A world full of mysteries—hidden events, secret levels, and surprises waiting to be uncovered... all tied to the unfolding story. * The story of the game James War is adapted from the personal novel of the game developer Sahil Dali. ** The novel adapted into this game holds up a mirror to the player by exploring the depths of the human subconscious through both realistic and surreal narratives.** = In-Game Supported Languages = English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French ,German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish You can contact the developer for any questions or problems: Contact: sahildali101@gmail.com Sahil Dali
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JamesWar at 100% against Duke Nukem's 44%. JamesWar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, 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
Duke Nukem costs $1.99 and JamesWar $1.99 up front. Duke Nukem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. JamesWar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Duke Nukem | JamesWar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (79 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 818 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Spawn Studios, Lda | Sahil Dali |
Customer experience
Duke Nukem
JamesWar
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)
Show 11 moreShow fewer
- 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
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- 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)
JamesWar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Duke Nukem
- Pack of 50 'Force Field'$0.99
- Pack of 50 'Jet Pack'$0.99
- Pack of 50 "Mega Health"$0.99
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- 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
JamesWar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Duke Nukem free?
Is JamesWar free?
Do Duke Nukem or JamesWar have ads?
Which is updated more often, Duke Nukem or JamesWar?
Other comparisons















