Skip to Content
Tier
Tier Your gaming journal
Get
Game series

Every Duke Nukem game, in release order

There are 11 main Duke Nukem games, from Duke Nukem (1991) to Duke Nukem Forever (2011). The page also lists 3 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.

1,002 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Duke Nukem (1991), the first game in the series.

Duke Nukem 3D (1996) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 84/100.

Main Duke Nukem games

Remasters, ports and re-releases

Compilations

FAQ
How many Duke Nukem games are there?

There are 11 main Duke Nukem games, from Duke Nukem (1991) to Duke Nukem Forever (2011). The page also lists 3 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.

In what order should I play Duke Nukem?

Play the main Duke Nukem games in release order: Duke Nukem (1991), Duke Nukem 2 (1993), Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition (1996), Duke Nukem 3D (1996), Duke Nukem: Time to Kill (1998), Duke Nukem: Zero Hour (1999), Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes (2000), Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project (2002), Duke Nukem Advance (2002), Duke Nukem Mobile (2004), …. The highest-rated entry is Duke Nukem 3D (1996), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.

What is the latest Duke Nukem game?

The latest Duke Nukem game is Duke Nukem Forever, released in 2011.