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Press release:
October 21, 2025.
The Hunt Valley-based (the US) games publisher and developer MicroProse and solo indie games developer Rowye, today announced with great thrill that their fast-paced retro shooter “Darkenstein 3D” is now available for free to PC via Steam.

“The bullets are back, the Nazis are doomed, and your dog still needs saving. Darkenstein 3D, the fast-paced retro shooter inspired by Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM, is officially launching TODAY – completely free to own on Steam.” – Rowye.

Created by a solo developer as a full-blown love letter to the golden age of shooters, Darkenstein 3D revives everything fans miss about ‘90s FPS action: fast movement, tight gunplay, secrets in every corner, and explosions that feel right.

No microtransactions. No hand-holding. No mercy.

You play as the Hobo Guy, a furious drifter trapped behind enemy lines in 1940s Germany. Your mission: blast your way through 13 handcrafted levels, tear through waves of Axis soldiers, uncover alien conspiracies, and rescue your kidnapped dog, Gunther.

Armed with shotguns, explosives, and pure spite, you’ll fight your way through castles, bunkers, and secret labs – all drenched in blood, debris, and the echoes of chaotic gunfire.

And because no good revenge story is complete without backup, you won’t be fighting alone. Your vicious rat companion is here to help – or at least, to bite ankles and cause total mayhem.

What to Expect:

⚔️ 13 handcrafted levels full of secrets, traps, and treasures

💥 Physics-driven carnage — gib, explode, and ragdoll your way to victory

🐀 Rat companion that attacks enemies and adds chaos to every firefight

🎵 Original soundtrack pumping pure ‘90s adrenaline

🚫 Zero microtransactions, no battle passes, no filler — just the game

Free to Own — Forever

When Darkenstein 3D launches on October 21, players will be able to claim the full game for free and keep it forever. No catch, no timer, no tricks — just old-school shooter goodness made by one guy who really missed the glory days of gaming.

Watch the Launch Trailer

Check out the brand-new launch trailer on YouTube to see Darkenstein 3D in full chaotic action – then wishlist (or just grab it) on Steam starting October 21!

About Rowye:
Rowye is a digital artist and indie game developer from Badalona, Spain.Years of working with illustration, video editing, and music pushed him into learning game dev, combining technical skills with his strong visual style.

Darkenstein 3D is Rowye’s first game, a passion project developed over four years. It reflects both his love for classic shooters like Wolfenstein and Doom and his drive to create something personal, intense, and handcrafted.

About MicroProse:
MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking, classics and cult titles like, the Falcon, F15 Strike Eagle, Silent Service, Gunship, Grand Prix, Civilization, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, and X-COM series and many more simulation products that sold millions of copies each at retail.

Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of the demanding new generations of gamers.