Duke Nukem 3D demo for Windows

Name: Duke Nukem 3D demo
Rating: 4.6 (433 reviews)
Author: 3D Realms

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

Duke Nukem 3D delivers a unique 3D shooter experience in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Blast aliens with innovative weapons and navigate a ravaged city.

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Pros
- First 3D perspective in the Duke Nukem series
- Innovative weapons like the shrinker ray
- Interactive environment features like underwater combat
- Laser trip beam mines for tactical gameplay
- Engaging post-apocalyptic setting
Cons
- Gunfire accuracy is not a gameplay focus
- Some narrative elements involve unintended civilian casualties

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GENERAL

Release: October 18, 1996

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 1.3d

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

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Windows 3
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: 8MB RAM, VGA graphics

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Total Downloads: 2,446,215

Downloads Last Week: 11

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4.6/5

433 User Votes

peln50July 6, 2008
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Awsome!
the_jobeSeptember 20, 2007
Pros
Duke is so f*cking cool!
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Nothing sucks!
Summary
Cant even access it but sure it was great.
PMTteam300August 18, 2007
Pros
it is fun to play.
Cons
I cant access the game do to faulty downloading off of your site.
Summary
interesting
arundev.rSeptember 3, 2006
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the game is quite interesting to play
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Clever, but pushed the boundaries.
running4jesusAugust 23, 2006
Pros
Duke 3D was the popular FPS between Doom's hayday and Quake's revolution. With odd quips and strong attitude, the character of Duke comes alive to the user. It's easy to get sucked into the game and feel like you are really there. The graphics were great for the day, but be warned, and read the Cons...
Cons
...All objects are 2d, so it is very antiquated. There really isn't a lot of variety in the enemies, though the surroundings and levels are great. <p> <p>The BIG con for me, though, is that this one pushed the boundaries too far. There is near-frontal nudity, a lot of beer, and overly violent atmospheres and deaths. After a couple minutes of play, this one goes too far for me.
Summary
OK, but redundant...
RoboticUAVJanuary 23, 2006
Pros
A fun Duke Nukem 3D FPS.
Cons
There are too many of the same opponents, not a lot of different ones. <p>The graphics could be better. <p>No sound in the demo.
Summary
ok but...
I-WISH-I-HAD-LinuxAugust 6, 2004
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its ok but the graphcs could be better but i got cheats so its easyer
Medical001May 17, 2004
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Didn't work.
Blinding
April 21, 2004
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Dis game is wicked i recommed it to any who is into action games. Its just wkd!!
April 20, 2004
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Developer’s Description

By 3D Realms

Blast through aliens in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.

The third chapter in the Duke Nukem series, and the first with a 3D perspective, Duke Nukem 3D is set sometime in the early 21st century, in a ravaged L.A. that was overtaken by aliens while you, as Duke, were being abducted during Duke Nukem II. Duke, upon returning to Earth, finds himself with another mess to clean up and another alien race to exterminate. Duke is a can-do hero who realizes that sometimes innocent people have to die in the quest to save Earth, so gunfire accuracy is not a real concern to him. This game includes a long list of cool features that haven't been attempted in 3D action games before, including a mine that sends out a laser trip beam and can be placed on any wall--perfect for multiplayer games. There's also a shrinker ray that reduces an opponent to the size of a G.I. Joe, at which point they become foot fodder. You can swim underwater and shoot players who are outside the water or vice versa.

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Awsome!

Cant even access it but sure it was great.

interesting

Clever, but pushed the boundaries.

OK, but redundant...

ok but...

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