# Games like Wolfenstein 3D

> The closest matches to Wolfenstein 3D: Spear of Destiny, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Quake, DOOM II, and Wolfenstein: The New Order. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Spear of Destiny](https://imho.run/games/9000/spear-of-destiny) — Also World War II and 2.5D, like Wolfenstein 3D. 351 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9000/)
2. [Return to Castle Wolfenstein](https://imho.run/games/9010/return-to-castle-wolfenstein) — Also World War II and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 4,107 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9010/)
3. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
4. [DOOM II](https://imho.run/games/2300/doom-ii) — A frequent pick in Wolfenstein 3D players' libraries, and another Action. 5,339 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300/)
5. [Wolfenstein: The New Order](https://imho.run/games/201810/wolfenstein-the-new-order) — Also World War II and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 25,503 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/201810/)
6. [The Apogee Throwback Pack](https://imho.run/games/238050/the-apogee-throwback-pack) — Also 2.5D and 1990's, like Wolfenstein 3D. 222 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238050/)
7. [Rise of the Triad: Dark War](https://imho.run/games/358410/rise-of-the-triad-dark-war) — Also 2.5D and 1990's, like Wolfenstein 3D. 78 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/358410/)
8. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Shares fast paced shooting with Wolfenstein 3D. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
9. [Final DOOM](https://imho.run/games/2290/final-doom) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 706 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2290/)
10. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also 2.5D and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
11. [Turok](https://imho.run/games/405820/turok) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 2,415 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/405820/)
12. [Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour](https://imho.run/games/434050/duke-nukem-3d-20th-anniversary-world-tour) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 3,174 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434050/)
13. [Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold](https://imho.run/games/358190/blake-stone-aliens-of-gold) — Also 2.5D and 1990's, like Wolfenstein 3D. 94 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/358190/)
14. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
15. [Half-Life](https://imho.run/games/70/half-life) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 57,390 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70/)
16. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Also Old School, like Wolfenstein 3D. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
17. [Serious Sam 3: BFE](https://imho.run/games/41070/serious-sam-3-bfe) — Also Gore and Old School, like Wolfenstein 3D. 5,833 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/41070/)
18. [Blood™ Fresh Supply](https://imho.run/games/1010750/blood-fresh-supply) — Also 2.5D and 1990's, like Wolfenstein 3D. 4,790 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1010750/)
19. [Shadow Warrior](https://imho.run/games/233130/shadow-warrior) — Also Gore and Old School, like Wolfenstein 3D. 8,059 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/)
20. [STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster](https://imho.run/games/2292260/star-wars-dark-forces-remaster) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Wolfenstein 3D. 943 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/)
21. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
22. [Bionic Commando: Rearmed](https://imho.run/games/21680/bionic-commando-rearmed) — Also 2.5D and Old School, like Wolfenstein 3D. 526 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21680/)
23. [Blood: One Unit Whole Blood](https://imho.run/games/299030/blood-one-unit-whole-blood) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Wolfenstein 3D. 708 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299030/)
24. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Wolfenstein 3D. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2270&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2270&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2270&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2270
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2270
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Wolfenstein 3D

Wolfenstein 3D is a retro first-person action game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, released in 2007 at $4.99. Set during World War II, it tasks players with escaping a Nazi prison facility through maze-like corridors. Reviewers highlight the historical setting and the importance of tactical positioning in combat encounters. Players describe the experience as challenging, nostalgic, and rooted in classic 1990s design philosophies. The game features fast-paced shooting mechanics, maze-level navigation, and a weapon-and-ammo system that rewards careful resource management. It holds a 93% positive rating from over 2,300 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck, with a medium-length campaign suited to sit-down sessions. The difficulty is hard, and the experience is solo-only.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2270
- **Developer:** id Software
- **Publisher:** Bethesda Softworks
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, Keyboard Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Aug 3, 2007
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2270/wolfenstein-3d)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2270&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2270/)
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