Darkenstein 3D (2025)
- Developer
- Rowye
- Publisher
- MicroProse Software
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 1,584 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A breakneck retro shooter where you dodge bullets, trigger explosive set-pieces, and tear through enemy lines with frantic desperation.
retrofast-pacedexplosivechaoticintensedesperateaction-oriented
What players say
Players say Darkenstein 3D is a free, heartfelt retro shooter that channels Wolfenstein 3D and Serious Sam, with a decently long campaign of about six hours. However, many mention performance problems, checkpoint bugs that can break progression, and one reviewer lost their save entirely. Sentiment is split on difficulty, with some finding it punishing even on easy.
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