Nuclear Day Survival

Nuclear Day: Survival is a haunting and atmospheric survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear disaster. This game features strategic resource management and an engaging storyline with thrilling side-quests.

How to play Nuclear Day: Survival?

By a stroke of luck, you’ve stumbled upon an abandoned bunker where you were able to shelter from the initial blast. Now you must search the surrounding areas for food and other resources to stay alive.

As you upgrade your store of food, water, and equipment, you can start venturing out further. Can you find other survivors? And will they be friendly or hostile in this new reality of hunger, disease, and scarce resources?

Stay alive and look after your health

At the top of the screen you will see the items you are carrying and your health metrics. You will need to maintain your health and energy: 

• Health points can be increased by finding medical supplies.
• Hunger and thirst can be stilled by finding things to eat and drink.
• The energy you need to travel between locations can be replenished by sleeping.
• You will also see a backpack. Tap on this to view your inventory.

Progress through the story

The journal (next to your backpack) keeps track of the clues you’ve found, unresolved storylines, and the tasks you have to complete. Check here whenever you’re not sure what your next steps should be.

To examine scraps of paper, lost letters, photographs, etc. select the item in your inventory, then click on the “Use” button.  

Search hospitals, schools, and other new areas

Explore your surroundings and search for items or areas that light up. You can examine these more closely by clicking on them. Move any useful items you find into your inventory.

You can use items directly, store them in your shelter, or bring things to your workbench to craft new items with. Upgrade your workbench and improve your equipment for better protection.

Unlock new missions and story chapters

Seek out the remaining human settlements. Talk to the characters you encounter to unlock new storylines, locations, and missions to complete. On your journey, you’ll have to watch out for wild animals and violent gangs.

Game Controls

• A/D or Arrow keys = Walk
• Left shift = Run
• Control = Crouch
• Mouse = Examine area, select item or action
• E = Open your inventory
• J = Open your journal and task list
• M = Visit the store

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Who made Nuclear Day: Survival?

Nuclear Day: Survival was made by Appwill / Go Dreams. This browser version of the game was created by Mirra Games.

When was Nuclear Day: Survival first released?

The mobile app version of this game was first released in June 2021. This web version was released in March, 2025.