Return to Castle Wolfenstein
World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.
- Released
- 2007
- Developer
- Gray Matter Studios
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 88
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is Return to Castle Wolfenstein?
World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 2 August 2007 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Gray Matter Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Action |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Return to Castle Wolfenstein received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Return to Castle Wolfenstein
24 games overlap with Return to Castle Wolfenstein on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, Far Cry and Wolfenstein: The New Order.
Common questions about Return to Castle Wolfenstein
What platforms is Return to Castle Wolfenstein on?
Return to Castle Wolfenstein is available on PC. It first released in 2007.
How much does Return to Castle Wolfenstein cost?
$4.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Return to Castle Wolfenstein?
93% of 9,299 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Return to Castle Wolfenstein?
88 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Return to Castle Wolfenstein work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Return to Castle Wolfenstein as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made Return to Castle Wolfenstein?
Return to Castle Wolfenstein was developed by Gray Matter Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.