https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ahead-of-wolfenstein-2s-release-explore-the-histor/1100-6454232/

It's not often thought of in these terms, but Wolfenstein is one of gaming's oldest active franchises. Its origins go back more than 35 years, when it started out as a rudimentary top-down action game. But it wasn't until 1992, when Wolfenstein 3D was released, that it truly rose to prominence.