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Wolfenstein 3D

Retro first-person shooter about escaping a maze-like Nazi fortress

id Software · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released Aug 3, 2007

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Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 4,375
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 38 in 30 days
Playing now
11
peak 24h 20
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

What is Wolfenstein 3D?

Wolfenstein 3D is a single-player, World War II first-person shooter. Allied agent B.J. Blazkowicz is imprisoned in Castle Wolfenstein after trying to steal plans for a Nazi mutant army. You fight soldiers, scientists, and mutants through maze-like levels across six episodes. The included Spear of Destiny prequel follows a separate mission to recover a stolen relic.

For you if...

  • +you like fast, straightforward combat with a few weapons
  • +you enjoy finding your way through maze-like levels

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer varied terrain to flat, maze-like levels
  • −you want detailed visuals rather than pixel graphics

What players say

93% of 4,375 reviews are positive · 94% of 38 in the last 30 days

Players praise its fast gunplay and place in shooter history. The most common complaint is awkward default controls, and players often recommend a source port for more control options. Some recent players also report saves loading on earlier floors.

Screenshots and trailer

Wolfenstein 3D

Wolfenstein 3D system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

A 100% Windows XP/Vista-compatible computer system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating
17+

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Native resolution not supported
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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