Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Return to Castle Wolfenstein on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Return to Castle Wolfenstein on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, which both zombie, horror, stealth, science fiction, war and atmospheric.
- Return to Castle Wolfenstein is tagged FPS, Action, World War II, Classic, Supernatural, Alternate History, Shooter, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value Return to Castle Wolfenstein
The five things Steam players tag Return to Castle Wolfenstein with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- FPS
- Action
- World War II
- Classic
- Supernatural
| Reception | on Steam (93% of 9,299) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $4.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, stealth, science fiction, war and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, World War II and Alternate History; published by the same company.
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.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood at a glance Released 2015 Studio MachineGames Player sentiment 90% positive of 23,595 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 23,595)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, World War II
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Alternate History, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSWorld War IIAlternate HistoryShooterGoreStealthFirst-PersonZombies
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, stealth, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter; released around the same time (2004).
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.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 11,764)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSClassicShooterFirst-PersonStealthSci-fiHorrorGreat Soundtrack
- 3
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Why it matched: both stealth, science fiction, war and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Alternate History and Shooter; published by the same company.
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: The New Order at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 92% positive of 62,216 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 62,216)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, World War II
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Alternate History, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSAlternate HistoryShooterGoreFirst-PersonWorld War IISci-fiStealth
- 4
DOOM II
Why it matched: both zombie, horror and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Classic, FPS and Retro; released around the same time (2007).
Hell has invaded Earth, and to save it, you must battle mightier demons with even more powerful weapons. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) introduced players to the brutal Super Shotgun, the infamous Icon of Sin boss, and more intense FPS action.
DOOM II at a glance Released 2007 Studio id Software Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,057 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (95% of 9,057)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: Classic, FPS, Action, 1990's, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:ClassicFPSRetroShooterGoreOld SchoolFirst-PersonSci-fi
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DOOM
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Gore and Shooter; published by the same company.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
DOOM at a glance Released 2016 Studio id Software Player sentiment 96% positive of 221,344 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 221,344)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Gore, Action, Shooter, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSGoreShooterGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonSci-fiHorrorClassic
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Doom 64
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Classic and Retro; published by the same company.
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.
Doom 64 at a glance Released 1997 Studio Midway Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,793 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (93% of 8,793)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Classic, 1990's, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $4.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSClassicRetroGoreShooterFirst-PersonHorrorSci-fi
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Why it matched: both stealth, science fiction, war and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Gore and Alternate History; published by the same company.
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.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 81% positive of 49,468 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 49,468)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, World War II
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer, Alternate History — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSGoreAlternate HistoryFirst-PersonShooterWorld War IISci-fiStealth
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Half-Life: Source
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2004).
Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more.
Half-Life: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 69% positive of 16,699 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 16,699)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterZombiesHorrorGreat Soundtrack
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Unreal Gold
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Classic, FPS and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2008).
Your prison ship has crash-landed on the fastest, sleekest, most dangerous 3D world ever created. Look around, crystal clear water shimmers, shadows dance and shift, alien architecture fades into the horizon.
Unreal Gold at a glance Released 2008 Studio Epic Games, Inc. Player sentiment 89% positive of 2,569 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 2,569)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: Classic, FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:ClassicFPSSci-fiGreat SoundtrackShooterFirst-PersonOld SchoolGore
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Black Mesa
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person.
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa at a glance Released 2020 Studio Crowbar Collective Player sentiment 95% positive of 144,554 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 144,554)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterClassicGreat SoundtrackZombiesHorror
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Half-Life 2
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Classic; released around the same time (2004).
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.
Half-Life 2 at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 278,618 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (98% of 278,618)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSSci-fiClassicShooterFirst-PersonZombiesGreat SoundtrackHorror
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Quake
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter.
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.
Quake at a glance Released 1996 Studio Nightdive Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,302 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,302)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Classic, Action, Shooter, 1990's — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSClassicShooterFirst-PersonOld SchoolGoreRetroHorror
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Quake II
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter.
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.
Quake II at a glance Released 1997 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 10,370 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (95% of 10,370)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Classic, Action, Shooter, Boomer Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSClassicShooterSci-fiGreat SoundtrackGoreFirst-PersonRetro
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, FPS and Classic; released around the same time (2005).
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. at a glance Released 2005 Studio Monolith Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,502 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 19,502)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:HorrorFPSClassicShooterGoreFirst-PersonSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
- 15
Call of Duty: World at War
Why it matched: both zombie, horror and war; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, World War II and FPS; released around the same time (2008).
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.
Call of Duty: World at War at a glance Released 2008 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 92% positive of 53,215 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 53,215)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, World War II, Classic
Why players like it: Zombies, World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:ZombiesWorld War IIFPSShooterFirst-PersonGoreClassicGreat Soundtrack
- 16
Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter.
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx at a glance Released 2020 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 98% positive of 105,097 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 105,097)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Action
Why players like it: VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $59.99 — $55.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiZombiesGreat SoundtrackGore
- 17
Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Stealth.
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation at a glance Released 2014 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,658 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 66,658)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $11.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:HorrorSci-fiStealthFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackFPSGoreShooter
- 18
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2006).
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source at a glance Released 2006 Studio Valve Player sentiment 76% positive of 5,582 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (76% of 5,582)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSShooterSci-fiFirst-PersonClassicHorrorRetroGore
- 19
Aliens vs. Predator
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Horror; released around the same time (2010).
Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.
Aliens vs. Predator at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,551 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,551)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Action
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Aliens, Multiplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $1.49 — $3.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSSci-fiHorrorShooterGoreFirst-PersonStealth
- 20
The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, stealth and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Gore and Zombies; published by the same company.
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 30,959)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:HorrorGoreZombiesStealthShooterFirst-PersonGreat Soundtrack
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F.E.A.R. 3
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter; released around the same time (2011).
F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.
F.E.A.R. 3 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Day 1 Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 13,667 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (71% of 13,667)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Action
Why players like it: FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSHorrorShooterGoreFirst-PersonSci-fiZombies
- 22
BioShock
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2007).
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock at a glance Released 2007 Studio Irrational Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 32,145 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 32,145)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $4.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, audio and subtitles (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiClassicGreat SoundtrackAlternate History
- 23
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2017)
Why it matched: both zombie, stealth, war and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
One of the most critically-acclaimed games in history, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back, remastered in true high-definition, featuring improved textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2017) at a glance Released 2017 Studio Raven Software Player sentiment 54% positive of 15,762 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.3/10 · Steam: (54% of 15,762)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, World War II, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSShooterFirst-PersonClassicStealthGoreZombiesWorld War II
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Quake 4
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2005).
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.
Quake 4 at a glance Released 2005 Studio Raven Software Player sentiment 88% positive of 3,977 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (88% of 3,977)
Matches Return to Castle Wolfenstein on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Shooter, Sci-fi, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return to Castle Wolfenstein:FPSShooterSci-fiGoreHorrorClassicFirst-PersonRetro
Common questions
What game is most like Return to Castle Wolfenstein?
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, horror, stealth, science fiction, war and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Return to Castle Wolfenstein" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.