Wolfenstein: The New Order vs Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Wolfenstein: The New Order is an FPS action-adventure game (2014) while Wolfenstein: Youngblood is an FPS RPG game from MachineGames (2019).
Quick answer: Wolfenstein: The New Order rates higher, 7.9 to 5.1 on the GamingPickz Score.
What each one is
Wolfenstein: The New Order is filed under FPS and Action-Adventure. In contrast, Wolfenstein: Youngblood under FPS and RPG.
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.
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.
Story, characters and reception
Plot
Setting and characters The New Order is set in alternate history where Nazi Germany deploys advanced technologies to turn the tide against the Allies and ultimately win World War II , taking over most of the world. Its storyline is loosely connected to 2009's Wolfenstein and features returning characters Kreisau Circle leader Caroline Becker ( Bonita Friedericy ) and SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer Wilhelm "Deathshead" Strasse ( Dwight Schultz ), the nemesis of… (Wikipedia)
Characters
The team attempted to develop characters that offer a unique experience to the game. "The overarching goal for us was about building an ensemble of genuinely interesting characters we wanted to interact with", said Matthies. They strived to connect the thoughts and actions of all characters to the human experience, allowing players to know "why a person is doing what they are doing". (Wikipedia)
Reception
Critical response Reception Wolfenstein: The New Order received "generally favorable" reviews, according to the review aggregator website Metacritic . The combat mechanics of the game received praise. Daniel Hindes of GameSpot felt that the intensity and variety of the combat in the game has granted the series "a breath of fresh air", and believes that it managed to fulfill his nostalgic expectations from the series. (Wikipedia)
Plot
Nineteen years after Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus , the United States has been liberated from Nazi control and reestablished, while the members of the Kreisau Circle , including B. J. Blazkowicz , his wife Anya, and the late Caroline, are hailed as revolutionary heroes, with some holding positions in the new U. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception Wolfenstein: Youngblood received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic . IGN gave a score of 6. 5/10, saying it "doesn't come close to recapturing the joy of its predecessor", while GameSpot gave a score of 8/10 for "challenging combat encounters" and "light RPG elements that spice up the solid gunplay" better than its previous installment. (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Wolfenstein: The New Order | Wolfenstein: Youngblood | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (92%, 62,216) | Mixed (43%, 15,906) |
| Critic aggregate | 81/100 | 69/100 |
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| Install size | 50 GB | 40 GB |
| Steam Deck | verified | playable |
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Developer | — | MachineGames |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Wolfenstein: The New Order vs Wolfenstein: Youngblood, point by point
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Genre and premise
Wolfenstein: The New OrderFPS action-adventure gameWolfenstein: YoungbloodFPS RPG gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Wolfenstein: The New OrderFPS, Action, Alternate HistoryWolfenstein: YoungbloodAction, Co-op, FPSThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Wolfenstein: The New Order ✓Score 7.9 · 92% on Steam · 81 criticWolfenstein: YoungbloodScore 5.1 · 43% on Steam · 69 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Wolfenstein: The New Order62,216 reviews · 1 add-on · 50 GBWolfenstein: Youngblood15,906 reviews · 1 add-on · 40 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Wolfenstein: The New Order$19.99Wolfenstein: Youngblood$19.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Wolfenstein: The New Order ✓VerifiedWolfenstein: YoungbloodPlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Wolfenstein: The New Order takes 2 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
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2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Wolfenstein: The New Order (GamingPickz Score 7.9)
- Better on a Steam Deck: Wolfenstein: The New Order (verified)
- Lighter on storage: Wolfenstein: Youngblood (40 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Wolfenstein: The New Order (62,216 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
FPSActionAlternate HistoryShooterSingleplayerGoreFirst-PersonAtmospheric
Where they differ
World War IIStealthWarOld SchoolDystopian Robots
Co-opFemale ProtagonistViolentOnline Co-Op1980sCyberpunk
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Wolfenstein: The New Order is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Wolfenstein: Youngblood is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| Wolfenstein: The New Order | Wolfenstein: Youngblood | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | — | Nvidia GTX 770 4GB (Current available GPU GTX1650) |
| Minimum CPU | — | AMD FX-8350/Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Minimum RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Install size | 50 GB | 40 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Wolfenstein: The New Order · Wolfenstein: Youngblood.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 4 accessibility features for Wolfenstein: The New Order and 4 for Wolfenstein: Youngblood. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Wolfenstein: The New Order and Wolfenstein: Youngblood in scope?
Wolfenstein: The New Order has drawn 62,216 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 50 GB. Wolfenstein: Youngblood has drawn 15,906 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 40 GB.
Is Wolfenstein: The New Order or Wolfenstein: Youngblood better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Wolfenstein: The New Order rates higher (7.9 to 5.1). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Wolfenstein: The New Order or Wolfenstein: Youngblood?
Wolfenstein: The New Order is cheaper right now at $19.99, against $19.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Should I get Wolfenstein: The New Order or Wolfenstein: Youngblood?
Wolfenstein: The New Order rates higher, 7.9 to 5.1 on the GamingPickz Score. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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