Wolfenstein: The New Order similar games & best alternatives

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Wolfenstein: The New Order

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One • 2014

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Engaging story with strong characters
  • Satisfying old-school fps gunplay
  • Varied playstyles (stealth and assault)
  • Immersive alternate history setting
  • Good replayability with alternate paths and collectibles

Things to keep in mind

  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Some ai limitations and linear level design
  • Occasional performance and optimization issues
  • Limited weapon variety and customization
  • Short campaign length for some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Dead Space

  • Cronos: The New Dawn

  • DOOM: The Dark Ages

  • The Evil Within 2

  • Resident Evil 4

  • RoboCop: Rogue City

More relaxing

Games that feels like Wolfenstein: The New Order but with a more relaxing feel

  • CONTROL Ultimate Edition

  • Batman™: Arkham Knight

  • Luna Abyss

  • STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

  • Dolls Nest

  • Terminator: Resistance

Less exploratory

Games that feels like Wolfenstein: The New Order but with less exploration of areas and secrets

  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

  • RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business

  • Metro Awakening

  • Bright Memory

  • Advent Rising

  • KIBORG

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Wolfenstein: The New Order: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026