Wolfenstein: The Old Blood review

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to The New Order, set in 1946 as the Nazis close in on victory. Its eight chapters split into two stories: B.J. breaks into Castle Wolfenstein to find General Deathshead's coordinates, then follows the trail to the city of Wulfburg, where a Nazi archaeologist is digging up dangerous artifacts. New tools include a bolt-action rifle, a 1946 shotgun, the grenade-launching Kampfpistole, and pipes used for climbing and takedowns. Steam reviews are close to The New Order, with 89% of 9,367 English reviews positive, while its Metacritic score of 76 is the lowest of the main MachineGames trilogy. It costs $19.99 alone or $29.99 in Wolfenstein: The Two Pack with The New Order. It needs the least storage of the modern games at 38 GB. The trade-off is length: it is a shorter side story, and it is single-player only.

Who it is for

fans who want a shorter campaign with a return to Castle Wolfenstein

Price

$19.99 one-time on Steam.

This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat. $19.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Eight chapters across two connected stories
• Set in 1946, with a break-in at Castle Wolfenstein and a trip to the city of Wulfburg
• New weapons including a bolt-action rifle and the grenade-launching Kampfpistole
• Dual-wield pipes for climbing walls and stealth takedowns
• Standalone: does not require The New Order

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 89% of 9,367 English Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: Lowest storage need of the modern games at 38 GB
• Strength: Sold with The New Order in Wolfenstein: The Two Pack for $29.99
• Weakness: Shorter than the main games at eight chapters
• Weakness: Single-player only
• Weakness: Partial controller support on Steam

Key facts

• Developer: MachineGames
• Released: May 4, 2015
• English Steam reviews: 89% positive of 9,367
• Metacritic (PC): 76, as shown on Steam
• Storage: 38 GB

Where it ranks

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is No. 4 in our Best Wolfenstein Games verdict.