Duke Nukem (Series) AlternativesFirst-Person Shooters and other similar apps like Duke Nukem (Series)

Duke Nukem is described as 'Media franchise named for its main character, Duke Nukem. The first two games in the main series were 2D platformers, while the later games have been a mix of first-person and third-person shooters' and is a first-person shooter in the games category. There are eight games similar to Duke Nukem for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Playstation, Mac and Xbox apps. The best Duke Nukem alternative is Just Cause. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try eduke32. Other Duke Nukem like games are Crysis, Far Cry, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux and The Chronicles of Riddick.

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  1. Just Cause icon
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    The orders are simple: Hunt down and execute a rogue agent that has stolen top-secret intelligence and millions in Agency cash. For agent Rico Rodriguez, the mission is anything but routine. The target is Tom Sheldon, Rico’s former commanding officer, mentor and friend; a...

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
    • Just Cause is the most popular Windows alternative to Duke Nukem.

    • Just Cause is the most popular commercial alternative to Duke Nukem.

    • Just Cause is Paid and ProprietaryDuke Nukem is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Crysis icon
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    From the makers of Far Cry, Crysis offers FPS fans the best-looking, most highly-evolving gameplay, requiring the player to use adaptive tactics to survive.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Origin
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  3. Far Cry icon
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    Far Cry is a franchise of first-person shooter video games, all of which have been published by Ubisoft. The first game, Far Cry, was developed by Crytek to premiere their CryEngine software, and released in March 2004.

    12 Far Cry alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Uplay
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    Shadow Warrior Classic Redux is a remastering of the cult classic PC shooter featuring enhanced visuals and new expansion content.

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Steam
     
    • Shadow Warrior Classic Redux is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Duke Nukem.

    • Shadow Warrior Classic Redux is Paid and ProprietaryDuke Nukem is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. eduke32 icon
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    EDuke32 is an awesome, free homebrew game engine and source port of the classic PC first person shooter Duke Nukem 3D— Duke3D for short—to Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, several handhelds, your family toaster, and to your girlfriend's vibrator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
    • eduke32 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Duke Nukem.

    • eduke32 is Free and Open SourceDuke Nukem is Paid and Proprietary
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    The Chronicles of Riddick is a first-person action/stealth video game and a tie-in prequel to the futuristic science fiction film The Chronicles of Riddick. Actor Vin Diesel—who was involved in the game's development—reprises his role as that film's protagonist, Richard...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Spec Ops icon
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    Spec Ops is an ongoing military video game franchise which is intended to introduce a realistic first/third-person shooter experience and immerse the player in a two-man team gameplay.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    When John "Striker" Gullivan left the SAS, he's been far from thinking about retirement. A skilled sniper, veteran of many covert operations, he was ready to take on the less legal side of the "business".

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
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