Wolfenstein 3D
Wolfenstein 3D is a 1992 first-person shooter developed by id Software. Players take the role of Allied spy B.J. Blazkowicz escaping the Nazi stronghold of Castle Wolfenstein, blasting through maze-like levels, uncovering secret rooms and confronting bosses across several themed episodes.
The game is widely regarded as a foundational title for the first-person shooter, delivering fluid movement and gunplay in a pseudo-3D world that felt revolutionary at the time, powered by clever ray-casting technology that ran smoothly on modest hardware. Its speed, hidden treasure, secret passages and visceral action captivated players, while collecting weapons, ammo and health kept the pace relentless and set the stage for the genre's explosion.
Wolfenstein 3D helped popularize both the shooter and the shareware distribution model, in which the first episode was given away to hook players. It remains widely available through digital re-releases and compilations on modern platforms.
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Modern alternatives to Wolfenstein 3D, 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.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Warlock Indie | € 14,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | € 29,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Wolfenstein: The New Order | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Wolfenstein 3D (Steam) | € 4,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC |
| Return to Castle Wolfenstein | € 4,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC |
Project Warlock Indie
€ 14,99A retro indie FPS mixing Wolfenstein and Doom-era design.
Project Warlock runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
€ 29,99The loudest, most over-the-top modern Wolfenstein, built around dual-wielding and Nazi-blasting set pieces.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
€ 19,99A superb modern reboot with a gripping alternate-history story.
Wolfenstein: The New Order runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Wolfenstein 3D (Steam)
€ 4,99The original classic, running natively on modern PCs.
Wolfenstein 3D (Steam) runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
€ 4,99The 2001 sequel that turned the maze shooter into a proper campaign, still excellent and cheap.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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