Rise of the Triad
Also known as ROTT
Rise of the Triad is a 1994 first-person shooter developed by Apogee Software. Originally conceived as a sequel to Wolfenstein 3D, it follows the H.U.N.T., a team of five operatives with differing speed and stamina, sent to investigate a cult on a remote island who become trapped and must shoot their way through the fanatical Oscura Order.
Built on a heavily modified Wolfenstein 3D engine, the game leaned into over-the-top action with outlandish weapons like heat-seeking missiles and a flame wall, plus gib-heavy combat, moving platforms, jump pads, and power-ups that could grant temporary flight, invulnerability, or a berserk "Dog Mode." Its cooperative and competitive multiplayer, called Comm-Bat, and its sheer excess made it a memorable, cult-favorite entry in the early shooter boom.
A modern reboot later revived the series, and the original remains available through digital storefronts and updated re-releases for players seeking its chaotic, fast-paced action.
Where can you play Rise of the Triad today?
Device by device, which of the 4 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Ion Fury (€ 24,99), Forgive Me Father (€ 19,99), Nightmare Reaper (€ 24,50) and 1 more.
- Mac
- Ion Fury (€ 24,99).
- Linux
- Ion Fury (€ 24,99).
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Rise of the Triad runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Rise of the Triad runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Rise of the Triad runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Rise of the Triad runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- Ion Fury (€ 24,99), Forgive Me Father (€ 19,99), Nightmare Reaper (€ 24,50) and 1 more.
- Xbox
- Ion Fury (€ 24,99), Forgive Me Father (€ 19,99), Nightmare Reaper (€ 24,50) and 1 more.
- Switch
- Ion Fury (€ 24,99), Forgive Me Father (€ 19,99), Nightmare Reaper (€ 24,50) and 1 more.
- Steam Deck
- Ion Fury (€ 24,99), Forgive Me Father (€ 19,99), Nightmare Reaper (€ 24,50) and 1 more.
Games like Rise of the Triad
Modern alternatives to Rise of the Triad, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Ion Fury Indie
€ 24,99A retro-styled boomer shooter running on the Build engine with a hard-boiled heroine.
Ion Fury is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Ion Fury runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Forgive Me Father Indie
€ 19,99A comic-book styled retro shooter with escalating weapons and a lot of enemies on screen.
Forgive Me Father runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Nightmare Reaper Indie
€ 24,50A retro shooter with randomised weapons and levels, as chaotic as Rise of the Triad ever was.
Nightmare Reaper runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
€ 14,99A modern remaster of the original with restored content and updated rendering.
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
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