Return to Castle Wolfenstein vs Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Return to Castle Wolfenstein is $3.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Return to Castle Wolfenstein | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 71 |
| Quality | 91 | 83 |
| Value | 66 | 74 |
| Popularity | 32 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.69 | $5.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.6% positive | 81.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 59 | 501 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.69−66%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.61−48%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$2.69−46%Buy Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$5.09−87%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.23−87%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$6.75−83%Buy Side by side over time
Return to Castle WolfensteinWolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Details and requirements
| Item | Return to Castle Wolfenstein | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 3, 2007 | October 26, 2017 |
| Developers | Gray Matter Studios | MachineGames |
| Publishers | Bethesda Softworks | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Win7, 8.1, or 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD FX-9370/Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-4770 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB/AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB or better |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 55 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Return to Castle Wolfenstein or Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus?
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus won the comparison against Return to Castle Wolfenstein based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Return to Castle Wolfenstein worth buying over Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus?
Based on the metrics, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC