Wolfenstein: The Old Blood similar games & best alternatives

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2015

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Engaging and satisfying combat
  • Multiple playstyles (stealth or guns blazing)
  • Well-designed levels with secrets
  • Strong atmosphere and story
  • Good value on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Short campaign length
  • Limited enemy variety
  • Some clunky stealth sections
  • No multiplayer or co-op
  • Performance optimization issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

  • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

  • Hard Reset Extended Edition

  • DOOM: The Dark Ages

  • Dead Space

  • Wolfenstein: The New Order

More expressive

Games that feels like Wolfenstein: The Old Blood but with more self-expression and customization

  • Witchfire

  • Dishonored

  • Bayonetta

  • Dead Space™ 2

  • Lies of P

  • Painkiller: Black Edition

More relaxing

Games that feels like Wolfenstein: The Old Blood but with a more relaxing feel

  • Luna Abyss

  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

  • Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™

  • ELDERBORN

  • Collapse

  • Dark Sector

Less exploratory

Games that feels like Wolfenstein: The Old Blood but with less exploration of areas and secrets

  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

  • Metro Awakening

  • Bright Memory

  • UberSoldier II

  • Advent Rising

  • RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026