Games Like Return to Castle Wolfenstein

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: FPS 27.9%, World War II 26.6% ★, Alternate History 16.9%, Shooter 5.8%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining captures the core essence of the series with high-octane action and a compelling alternate-history narrative.

Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.

Why similar: World War II 33.9% ★, FPS 20.3%, Alternate History 15.4%, Shooter 5.1%, Gore 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Serving as a prequel, this title leans heavily into the supernatural and occult themes that made the original game so memorable.

America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.

Why similar: World War II 31.9% ★, FPS 22.7%, Alternate History 17.5%, Gore 6.1%, Shooter 5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation that elevates the cinematic storytelling and intense gunplay of the modern Wolfenstein experience.

Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.

Why similar: World War II 39.3% ★, FPS 17.3%, Classic 13.9% ★, Zombies 8.3%, Shooter 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, authentic World War II experience while introducing the iconic supernatural zombie mode.

War is Hell. NecroVision is a first-person shooter that takes gamers across the frantic battlegrounds of World War I and into a dark underworld of vampires, demons and dark magic.

Why similar: FPS 25.8%, World War II 20.9% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Action 6.8%, Gore 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the seed title's unique blend of World War we combat and dark, supernatural horror elements.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: FPS 41.5%, Alternate History 14.3%, Classic 7.4% ★, Action 6.8%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar alternate-history setting combined with sci-fi elements and fast-paced, satisfying first-person shooter mechanics.

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 47.5% ★, FPS 26.2%, Shooter 5.2%, Gore 3.4%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational classic that shares the same DNA of fast movement and aggressive combat found in the seed game.

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.

Why similar: World War II 33.5% ★, Classic 27.7% ★, FPS 16.8%, Shooter 5%, Gore 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the franchise, essential for understanding the roots of the series' gameplay.

Evil has returned! Demonic powers are manifesting themselves as a myriad of dark creatures, fighting over the fates of imprisoned souls caught in Purgatory.

Why similar: FPS 37.1%, Classic 20.2% ★, Action 11.4%, Gore 8.6%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter that focuses on fighting hordes of supernatural enemies in a dark, gothic environment.

Call of Duty® 2 redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. The sequel to 2003's Call of Duty, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, Call of Duty 2 offers more immense, more intense, more realistic battles than ever before, thanks to...

Why similar: World War II 42.1% ★, Classic 23.2% ★, FPS 18.6%, Shooter 4.5%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive World War II shooter that focuses on cinematic battles and tight, responsive gunplay.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Classic 32% ★, FPS 30.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Horror 5.6%, First-Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to 90s shooters that perfectly replicates the retro feel and occult-horror vibes.

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: Classic 33.6% ★, FPS 30%, Horror 7.1%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title shifts the focus toward survival horror, mirroring the darker, more claustrophobic moments of the seed game.

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Why similar: FPS 36%, Classic 14.6% ★, Horror 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Stealth 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at creating a tense, atmospheric horror experience within a shooter framework, similar to the creepier segments of the seed game.

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: Classic 42.5% ★, FPS 31.6%, Shooter 5.7%, Action 5.1%, Stealth 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic shooter features large, open environments and challenging AI that defined the FPS genre in the early 2000s.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, FPS 27.7%, Gore 5.9%, Shooter 5.4%, First-Person 4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential classic shooter that emphasizes exploration and over-the-top action.

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!

Why similar: FPS 41%, Classic 28.6% ★, Shooter 6.8%, Action 6.8%, Gore 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers pure, unadulterated shooter action against massive waves of enemies, perfect for fans of classic FPS pacing.

Award-winning developer Gray Matter Interactive follows up on the success of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty™ - winner of over 80 Game of the Year and 50 Editors' Choice awards worldwide - with Call of Duty™: United Offensive™.

Why similar: World War II 45.4% ★, Classic 20.5% ★, FPS 18.8%, Shooter 4.5%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An expansion that adds significant depth and intensity to the classic World War II shooter formula.

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: World War II 52.8% ★, FPS 10.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Stealth 7.9%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more tactical, it provides a deep and satisfying World War II experience with a focus on precision and stealth.

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Why similar: Classic 38.5% ★, FPS 32.3%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 4.9%, Sci-fi 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that balances intense combat with environmental storytelling and physics-based puzzles.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.

Why similar: FPS 35.5%, Alternate History 27%, Gore 8.8%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a cooperative take on the modern Wolfenstein formula, focusing on team-based action and character progression.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: FPS 41.3%, Shooter 14%, First-Person 9.5%, Action 8%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern retro-shooter that utilizes magical weapons and surreal environments to create a unique combat experience.

A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.

Why similar: Classic 46.7% ★, FPS 25.3%, Shooter 6.3%, Action 5.8%, Gore 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic shooter that emphasizes exploration and visceral combat against unique, non-human enemies.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: FPS 43.8%, Gore 16.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 11.4%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends fast-paced shooting with melee combat, offering a chaotic and highly replayable action experience.

Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.

Why similar: FPS 55.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 7.1%, First-Person 6.7%, Horror 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of classic shooters with a wide variety of weapons and a distinct, retro visual style.

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

Why similar: FPS 45.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Gore 10.6%, First-Person 7.7%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity retro shooter that captures the level design and challenge of the classic 90s era.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: FPS 43.1%, Gore 14.9%, Action 11.6%, Shooter 9.9%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It rewards creative and aggressive playstyles, making it a great choice for fans of high-octane shooter mechanics.

Wolfenstein®: Enemy Territory is a free-to-play, objective-based multiplayer World War 2 first-person shooter. Featuring up to 32 players, choose either the Axis or Allies, as you fight across six maps based on real-world battle locations.

Why similar: World War II 43.3% ★, FPS 20.1%, Classic 18.3% ★, Shooter 4.6%, Multiplayer 3.5%

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: Classic 44.9% ★, FPS 28%, Shooter 5%, Action 4.4%, Gore 3.6%

As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.

Why similar: FPS 35%, Classic 29.3% ★, Shooter 7.4%, Gore 6.2%, Action 5.7%

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

Why similar: World War II 39.4% ★, Classic 28.2% ★, FPS 18.9%, Shooter 4.1%, Action 3.1%

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: Classic 44.6% ★, FPS 24.1%, Action 5.9%, Gore 5.6%, Shooter 5.2%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, FPS 31.2%, Shooter 4.9%, Action 4.7%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

Why similar: Classic 47.2% ★, FPS 29.7%, Shooter 5.9%, Action 5.4%, First-Person 3.7%

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: Classic 49.9% ★, FPS 25.4%, Shooter 4.1%, Gore 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: World War II 51.4% ★, FPS 29.5%, Action 7.6%, Shooter 6.5%, First-Person 2.9%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: Classic 44.8% ★, FPS 30%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 6.6%, First-Person 2.9%

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 48.9%, Classic 31.9% ★, Shooter 4.8%, Action 4%, First-Person 2.9%

ENEMY FRONT is the first truly modern WW2 FPS, featuring stunning visuals, open-ended levels and a richly interactive combat experience that breaks out of the standard model of highly linear scripted FPS experiences, giving the player full freedom to own their playing style.

Why similar: World War II 51.8% ★, FPS 25.1%, Action 5.9%, Shooter 5.7%, Stealth 3.5%

A retro shooter inspired by classics like Wolfenstein and Doom. Think of it as a tribute, a love letter to the games that defined a generation, with a few modern touches of my own. It’s tough, fast, and demands skill, just the way those old-school shooters did.

Why similar: FPS 44.7%, World War II 15.1% ★, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8%, Zombies 7.5%

Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.

Why similar: World War II 40.4% ★, FPS 33.1%, Classic 8.8% ★, Shooter 6.2%, Action 5.7%

Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

Why similar: Classic 38.1% ★, FPS 24.2%, Gore 9.9%, Shooter 6%, Action 5.4%

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Why similar: Classic 55.7% ★, FPS 29.5%, Action 6.6%, First-Person 3.2%, Shooter 3%

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: FPS 34.6%, Classic 33.7% ★, Horror 9.5%, Action 5.1%, Shooter 5.1%

Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting volcano to destroy it. Unfortunately the blast awakens an even deadlier force - The Primagen. Once again a Turok is tasked with restoring peace to the land and stopping the Primagen from merging Earth with the nether world.

Why similar: Classic 46.4% ★, FPS 28.9%, Gore 6.7%, Action 5.2%, Shooter 3.4%

Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...

Why similar: World War II 56.8% ★, FPS 19.4%, Classic 10.2% ★, Shooter 4.2%, Action 4.2%

Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.

Why similar: World War II 59.5% ★, FPS 23.3%, Action 5.4%, Shooter 3.7%, Gore 3.4%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 44.9%, Action 16.1%, Shooter 14.7%, First-Person 7.6%, Gore 7.3%

Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.

Why similar: FPS 42.9%, World War II 32.6% ★, Classic 14.6% ★, Shooter 3.7%, Multiplayer 2.3%

RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.

Why similar: World War II 50.4% ★, FPS 20.9%, Shooter 6.1%, Gore 5.1%, Action 4.6%

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: FPS 35.8%, Classic 17.7% ★, Action 9.8%, Gore 9.2%, Shooter 6%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!

Why similar: Classic 47.5% ★, FPS 28.1%, Action 5.9%, Shooter 4.9%, Gore 4.6%