Match colors on a spinning wheel to fire interceptors and destroy falling nukes. Test your reflexes as waves get faster and protect real cities. Special power-ups and challenging boss waves await.






65+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Nuke Down is the household name in nuke down, but it's far from the only option. We track 65+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 5.0★ (5) | Yes | Yes | Jun 2026 | |
| 2 | Free | 4.1★ (15) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | 3.3★ (260) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | 4.6★ (39K) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | 3.0★ (28) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | 4.6★ (6.3K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 7 | $3.99 | 4.3★ (2.8K) | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | 4.9★ (2K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |






Match colors on a spinning wheel to fire interceptors and destroy falling nukes. Test your reflexes as waves get faster and protect real cities. Special power-ups and challenging boss waves await.






Explore a comprehensive database of historical nuclear weapons with a real-world impact simulator. Discover details on various bombs, from the smallest US-produced to the largest USSR-tested, and visualize their potential effects.





Engage in strategic warfare, eliminating targets on a dynamic hit-list. Utilize powerful nukes for area destruction or precise bombing, while also rescuing commandos. Navigate diverse landscapes and manage resources to upgrade your arsenal and survive enemy assaults.


Engage in a dynamic particle physics playground with full rotation. Discover how various elements interact to produce captivating outcomes, offering both creative freedom and educational opportunities.


Engage in satisfying destruction simulations where you can demolish entire cityscapes using a variety of powerful weapons and natural forces. Experience the thrill of leveling buildings, landmarks, and structures with tools like missiles, bombs, black holes, and laser beams.


Engage in epic real-time strategic wars, forging alliances and leading armies in intense PVP battles. Build a formidable base, research technologies, and capture nuclear resources to dominate the global battlefield. Experience the thrill of modern warfare and lead your nation to victory.


Scavenge for supplies and rescue your family in a frantic 60-second dash before an atomic bomb hits. Survive in a fallout shelter by making tough decisions, rationing resources, and facing unexpected post-apocalyptic challenges. Your choices determine if you and your loved ones make it out alive.


Engage in a solo top-down shooter experience set during a zombie apocalypse. Combine powerful weapons with roguelike abilities to survive endless waves of monstrous enemies and defend humanity's last stand.




Experience ultimate destruction in this physics-based city smasher. Unleash powerful weapons like nuclear bombs and black holes to witness realistic building collapse. Perfect for those who enjoy chaotic destruction simulations.


Control a powerful tank to cause maximum destruction in a vibrant city. Unleash an arsenal of weapons, upgrade your tank, and defend against enemy patrols in this physics-based destruction game.


Simulate and control a nuclear power plant, managing complex systems to prevent disasters. Navigate through challenging levels, including historical events, and utilize improvements to optimize reactor operations. Experience a realistic and engaging simulation with a focus on risk and critical decision-making.


Engage in a unique bomb defusal simulation game with 32 challenging levels. As squad leader, use specialized tools to disarm intricate bombs, navigate timers, and remote triggers. Experience the high-pressure environment of a bomb disposal technician with realistic 3D graphics.


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.


Unleash your destructive power on planets with a vast arsenal of weapons. From nuclear missiles and lasers to monstrous creatures and asteroids, obliterate celestial bodies in this engaging simulator.


Experience a gripping survival game set in a post-nuclear city. Battle radiation, hunger, and disease while uncovering a compelling story. Your choices will determine the fate of yourself and others.


Manage your family's survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Gather resources, make tough moral choices, and defend your underground shelter from threats. Strategize combat and develop your family's skills to endure the harsh new reality.


Explore three distinct physics simulations: build and navigate ships, experiment with bomb explosions and water behavior in a sandbox, or observe the interactions of various elements. This free app offers creative building and destructive fun.


Embark on an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a dangerous wasteland, engage in deadly combat and stealth, and survive the horrors of a world ravaged by disaster.


Engage in intense aerial combat against waves of enemy vehicles. Utilize a variety of weapons, including cannons, missiles, and nukes, to destroy your foes. Experience realistic physics and upgrade your aircraft for an epic bombing experience.