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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 4,287
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 21 in 30 days
Players
14
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Sep 15, 2022
Minimum PC
–
not published

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 4,287 reviews are positive · 90% of 21 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.

Players over time

▲ +14% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 21 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Wolfenstein 3D screenshot 1

Wolfenstein 3D system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Wolfenstein 3D?

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Minimum

A 100% Windows XP/Vista-compatible computer system

Does Wolfenstein 3D have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Wolfenstein 3D run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating
17+
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Wolfenstein 3D use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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