Terfenstein 3D
Release date: Jan 13, 2023
Developers: Sandra Moen
Publishers: Sandra Moen
Genres: Action, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Terfenstein 3D is a first-person shooter game with a retro style from the early '90s. Consider it a creative iteration mix of Wolfenstein 3D and Doom 1. You will be progressing through seven levels of increasing difficulty and complexity with a set of six classical weapons arsenal and five traditional enemies. The game offers queer, transgender, and feminist themes of gender-critical people and what a post-war apocalyptic world would look like if gender fascists won. In this dystopian world, fascists have killed and imprisoned all transgender and queer people, subjecting them to harsh conversion therapy, imprisonment, and death. You play as an escapee fleeing their detention center, while you exact your revenge. This game brings to light the very real transphobic violence many transgender people face for just existing. And draw a comparison between gender critics and nazi Germany. Developed over four months, this solo project is one of many controversial games the developer has made. Being able to artistically express yourself is a proven way to heal trauma and possibly also move on. This game also hopes to achieve that for players who need it through gameplay that would stir up hidden and muddied emotions. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. 

Press reviews: “Pop some popcorn, lean back, and enjoy yourself” PJMedia “Top-level” WDI Norway “The game is based on the classic Nazi-fighting game 'Wolfenstein 3D,' one of the earliest first-person-shooters” Fox News 

Notes: Contains pixelated blood and gore. Contains transphobic verbal obscenities in norwegian.