Play Catacomb 3-D Online
You're a wizard blasting skeletons in clunky early 3D—your magic hand's right there on screen, which felt insane back in '91. The dungeons are short, the colors are garish, and you'll die a lot, but there's something special about those janky corridors.
Catacomb 3-D is one of those games that feels ancient now but was mind-blowing at the time. You play as a wizard named Petton Everhail (yes, really) blasting skeletons and demons in a maze-like dungeon—all in early 3D, with your magic-shooting hand actually visible on screen. It’s clunky by today’s standards, but back in ’91, seeing your own weapon in first-person was wild.
The levels are short, the enemies are basic, and the EGA color palette makes everything look like neon vomit, but there’s something weirdly charming about it. You can tell id Software was figuring things out here—the same tech would later power Wolfenstein 3D, just with way more polish. The controls take some getting used to (arrow keys to move, Ctrl to shoot), and good luck finding health potions when you need them.
If you’re into gaming history, it’s a fascinating relic. Just don’t expect it to hold up like Doom or Quake. This is where first-person shooters were still learning to walk.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
Download Catacomb 3-D ROM
You can download this ROM to play Catacomb 3-D offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
