Best Nuclear Throne Apps & Games

220+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our nuclear throne list covers 220+ iPhone apps and games updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Nuclear Throne Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dungeon Core: Nuclear AbyssDungeon Core: Nuclear AbyssFree4.5★ (22)YesNoOct 2026
2Total City Smash: Nuclear WarTotal City Smash: Nuclear WarFree4.7★ (944)YesNoOct 2026
3Trigger HeroesTrigger HeroesFree4.6★ (1.6K)NoYesOct 2026
4Pocket RoguesPocket RoguesFree4.5★ (1K)NoYesOct 2026
5The Wanderer: Post-Nuclear RPGThe Wanderer: Post-Nuclear RPGFree4.6★ (44K)YesYesOct 2026
6Soul KnightSoul KnightFree4.8★ (127K)YesYesOct 2026
7Nuclear Day SurvivalNuclear Day SurvivalFree3.8★ (349)NoYesOct 2026
8NuclearNuclearFree4.2★ (302)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Nuclear Throne

Dungeon Core: Nuclear Abyss#1

Dungeon Core: Nuclear Abyss by ULF FILIP KARLSSON

Roguelike dungeon crawler
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.5😊(22 ratings)
FreeAds
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Embark on a roguelite dungeon crawl as a radiation liquidator in a post-apocalyptic setting. Explore procedurally generated levels, battle mutants and bosses, and collect permanent upgrades to enhance your abilities as you descend to destroy the core.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fantastic gameplay and challenges
  • 💡 Well-made, beat-in-a-day game
  • ✨ Developed with love and attention to detail
  • 💎 Little gem of a game
  • 🎨 Very good pixel design and visuals
  • 🎶 Very good sound effects
  • 🏆 Best dungeon game on Apple Store
  • 💯 10/10 perfect game
  • 🎮 Metro Exodus vibes
  • 🎵 Amazing soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Simple yet distinctive mechanics
  • 🌟 One of the best roguelikes
  • 👍 Barely any ads
  • 💖 Amazing game, devs deserve stars
  • 💸 Great game, fair ad removal system
  • ✨ Great challenge, replayable
  • 💯 Best roguelike on iOS
  • 🚀 Highly completed rogue
  • 🤩 Amazing game
  • 👍 Great dungeon crawler
  • 💯 Best mobile game
  • 🚀 Fun dungeon crawler
  • 👍 Great playability
  • ✨ Addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Great little roguelike
  • 👍 Free with no in-app purchases
  • 🌟 Great potential
  • ✨ Unique enemies and items
  • 📈 Plenty of upgrades

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Privacy concerns and slimy practices
  • 🤔 Could use more content
  • 📱 Would love to customize controls
  • 📈 Wish for an update to expand
  • 🚫 Can't listen to own music
  • ❓ Hit indicator could be better
  • 🎨 Text should be pixelated
  • 🏆 No special suit for no-damage win
  • ⚠️ Occasional freezes
  • 💸 Ads are unplayable with internet
  • 🐛 Random dashing issue
  • 😥 Controls are a bit janky
  • 😵 Too many ads
  • 😩 Clunky controls
  • 😭 Falling damage too high
  • 🤏 Dash button is minuscule
  • 🖥️ UI needs customization
  • 🚫 Can't disable dash on joystick
  • 🐛 Character dashes in unwanted direction
  • 🤏 Game is short
  • ❓ No way to customize controls
  • 🐛 Too many bugs
  • 📱 UI too big for phone
  • 🕹️ Joysticks too big, no change option
4.7😐(944 ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience a fully destructible world where you can unleash nuclear war. Deliver devastating strikes, smash buildings, and witness realistic physics in this city destruction simulator. Enjoy awesome visual effects as you make your own nuclear war.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Satisfying destruction
  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting bomb variety
  • 🚀 Smooth performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
  • 🔒 Limited features in sandbox mode
  • 🤔 Unbalanced difficulty
Trigger Heroes#3

Trigger Heroes by Lucky Kat Studios

Top Down Roguelike Shooter
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😊(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Engage in a top-down roguelike shooter adventure to reclaim a planet from mercenaries. Utilize one-touch controls, diverse weaponry, and strategic dodging to overcome enemies and bosses across multiple environments.

What We Love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple one-handed controls
  • 🎨 Great retro-style graphics
  • 🔥 Challenging and engaging

Room to Improve

  • 🔫 Unbalanced weapon damage
  • 🤕 Difficulty spike in later levels
  • 🤯 Frustrating targeting system
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes

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FAQ about Nuclear Throne

What are the best nuclear throne apps & games for iPhone?
Dungeon Core: Nuclear Abyss tops our nuclear throne apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top nuclear throne apps & games we rank are free to download, including Dungeon Core: Nuclear Abyss and Total City Smash: Nuclear War.
Dungeon Core: Nuclear Abyss shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 220+ nuclear throne apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.