Wolfenstein: The New Order review

Wolfenstein: The New Order takes the No. 1 spot because it pairs the series' best-reviewed modern campaign with a low price. MachineGames rebooted the series in 2014 with a story-led shooter set in an alternate 1960s, where B.J. Blazkowicz and a small resistance group raid Nazi research sites across Europe. The Steam page lists a beach fortress assault on the Baltic coast, underwater sections, player-controlled Nazi machines and weapon upgrades found in guarded stashes. At $19.99 it costs half as much as Wolfenstein II, and 90% of 26,386 English Steam reviews are positive, the strongest score among the modern games here. Hardware needs are moderate: 4 GB of RAM and a GeForce 460 or Radeon HD 6850, though the install takes 50 GB. The limits are clear too: there is no multiplayer, and Steam lists only partial controller support, so it plays best with a mouse and keyboard.

Who it is for

most FPS fans, and anyone new to the series

Price

$19.99 one-time on Steam.

Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat. $19.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Single-player campaign set in an alternate 1960s Europe under Nazi rule
• Set pieces include a Baltic coast beach fortress assault and underwater sections
• Player-controlled Nazi war machines and weapon upgrades from hidden stashes
• Built on id Software's id Tech engine
• Steam Achievements and Steam Leaderboards

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 90% of 26,386 English Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: $19.99 list price for the full campaign
• Strength: Minimum spec is 4 GB of RAM and a GeForce 460 class card
• Weakness: Single-player only, with no multiplayer or co-op
• Weakness: Steam lists only partial controller support
• Weakness: Needs 50 GB of storage

Key facts

• Developer: MachineGames
• Released: May 19, 2014
• English Steam reviews: 90% positive of 26,386
• Metacritic (PC): 81, as shown on Steam
• Storage: 50 GB

Where it ranks

Wolfenstein: The New Order is No. 1 in our Best Wolfenstein Games verdict.