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Happy Nuclear is an evidence-based investigation game where players act as detectives to prevent a disaster. They analyze interconnected case information on an investigation board, primarily using old CCTV and access logs. Cases link together at the end, and each replay introduces changes.

2025IndieSimulationRPGCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Hi-Develop
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Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Happy Nuclear at current Steam store prices.

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    The Adventures of LinShanHai - Chapter3:The Headless Woman

    The third Lin Shanhai case involves a severed female corpse found hanging in an abandoned factory, missing from City A's hospital morgue. With the body assaulted and police stumped, you'll search multiple crime scenes to unravel this mysterious case.

    2023IndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    2025IndieAdventureSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about Happy Nuclear

How much does Happy Nuclear cost?
Happy Nuclear is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Happy Nuclear?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Happy Nuclear are TEEFAX: Cold Case, The Operator, The Adventures of LinShanHai - Chapter3:The Headless Woman.
Who developed Happy Nuclear?
Happy Nuclear was developed by Hi-Develop.

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