Duke Nukem 3D Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Shooter

Duke Nukem 3D

Certified classic Co-op

SystemSega Saturn
GenreShooter
Developer3D Realms
PublisherDevolver Digital
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDuke Nukem
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Released for the Sega Saturn, Duke Nukem 3D is a shooter developed by 3D Realms and published by Devolver Digital.

Among the 24 Saturn shooters in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Duke Nukem series. The series also appears on other systems with Duke Nukem 3D (PS1) and Duke Nukem 3D (Genesis).

Duke Nukem 3D supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend
  • you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Duke Nukem 3D is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Duke Nukem 3D gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Duke Nukem 3D walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Saturn games today

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Duke Nukem 3D FAQ

Who made Duke Nukem 3D?

It was developed by 3D Realms and published by Devolver Digital.

Is Duke Nukem 3D multiplayer?

Yes. Duke Nukem 3D supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Duke Nukem 3D take to play?

As a shooter, Duke Nukem 3D typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Duke Nukem 3D on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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