How to Play the Wolfenstein Games in Chronological Order
Whether it’s id Software’s iconic rendition of Castle Wolfenstein or MachineGames' modern reinvention of the series, the Wolfenstein franchise has long been one of gaming’s most influential shooters. The series has cemented itself a defining action staple that helped forge the FPS genre as we know it today.
Its world and story have evolved dramatically over the years too. From battling “Mecha-Hitler” in the dungeons of Wolfenstein 3D to holding off hordes of zombified mutants in Return to Castle Wolfenstein, the franchise has strayed far from its humble beginnings as a World War 2 stealth-action game, veering into high-concept sci-fi and even the occult. For those wondering how each entry in the series fits together, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ll list all of the Wolfenstein entries in chronological order, so newcomers won't miss a single piece of BJ Blazkowicz’s story.
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There are a total of 14 Wolfenstein games: 5 on home consoles, 7 on PC, 1 on VR platforms and 1 on mobile devices. There has yet to be an announcement about any more upcoming games in the series.
Before we get started, it’s worth noting Wolfenstein is widely considered to be spread across four different timelines. Each time the series was rebooted, the continuity was changed. Although some events do cross between timelines, the stories of each iteration conflict so often that many consider them to take place in separate universes.
The only game that appears to sit outside of these timelines is Wolfenstein RPG, which released on mobile devices back in 2008. Offering a light-hearted take on BJ Blazkowicz’s adventures, this more comical reimagining of Return to Castle Wolfenstein seemingly stands on its own.
Below, we’ll list all the games in the
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