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Wolfenstein 3D

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

FPS Retro Action World War II 1990's
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93.4% positive
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Developed by id Software in 1992, Wolfenstein 3D is a ground-breaking and critically acclaimed, World War II, first-person shooter action game that started the modern-day FPS genre.

Story


World War II rages. You are William ""B.J."" Blazkowicz, the Allies' most trusted agent. The Nazis are planning Operation Eisenfaust, a project to build an unstoppable, mutant army. Your mission was to steal the secret plans, but you were captured and imprisoned in Castle Wolfenstein. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to make your escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Features


  • Experience the origin of the modern first-person shooter genre.
  • Enjoy one of the first, fully-3D FPS games ever made.
  • Battle Nazi soldiers, evil scientists, mutants, and more.
  • Wield a variety of weapons including knives, pistols, and machine guns.
  • Run, gun, and fight your way through six episodes.

'Spear of Destiny' Expansion Included


In this prequel to Wolfenstein 3D, you are William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, the Allies' most valuable agent. During the German Blitzkrieg of World War II, the spear that pierced the side of Christ is stolen from Versailles by the Nazis and secured in Castle Nuremberg. According to legend, no man can be defeated when he wields the spear. Your mission is to infiltrate the heavily guarded Nazi stronghold and recapture the Spear of Destiny before it’s too late.

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Everyone knows Wolfenstein 3D made the FPS a phenomenon. What this mod presupposes is… what if it didn't? FPS legend John Romero says Wolfenstein 3D was the first game id Software took its time with⁠—a luxurious 4-month development instead of just 2 Wolfenstein 3D looks amazing with ray tracing
System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: A 100% Windows XP/Vista-compatible computer system
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
USK rating
18
Features
Single-player, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Keyboard Only Option, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

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playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

adjustable text size color alternatives camera comfort stereo sound keyboard only option save anytime
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Wolfenstein 3D EULA
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Value Score

Great Value — 84th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 84th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 20%
Value Ratio Top 16%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolfenstein 3D worth buying right now?
Wait — $4.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Wolfenstein 3D go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Wolfenstein 3D free to play?
Wolfenstein 3D costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Wolfenstein 3D?
Wolfenstein 3D is a Action game.
Who developed Wolfenstein 3D?
Wolfenstein 3D was developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.
What platforms does Wolfenstein 3D support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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