Difficulty Summary

Nuclear Throne is considered a challenging game that consistently tests players without reaching extreme difficulty.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:

• Failed runs reset progress and require starting over
• Randomisation increases the need to adapt each run
• Inconsistent execution is punished more heavily than in linear games
• Fast reaction speed is required, especially in later stages

Who Will Find It Difficult

Nuclear Throne will push beginners and may still frustrate experienced players in certain sections. Players comfortable with similarly demanding games will have the best time here. Players who rated games like Enter the Gungeon, Hades II, and Risk of Rain 2 at a similar challenge level may find Nuclear Throne broadly comparable in difficulty.