Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission
Experience once again the iconic Rail Shooter released for Arcade back in 1987, now reinterpreted in a regular or VR version. The game captures the essence of the original game, immersing you in an action-packed atmosphere reminiscent of the non-stop action films of the 1980s.
- Price:$2.49
- Release Date:7/13/2023
- Franchise:Microids
- Developer:VIRTUALLYZ GAMING
- Publisher:Microids
- Last Updated:12/18/2025
- Steam App Id:1852650
Steam Charts, Stats, and Live Player Count
At the moment, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission has 1 concurrent player online and in-game. This is 75% lower than its previous all-time peak of 4 players achieved on 7/18/2025.

Review History Chart
Track historical review trends and overall ratings for Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission. It has received a total of 81 reviews on the Steam store and achieved a Player Score of 62 (Mixed).
Community Hub Members & Followers Chart
Explore the cumulative breakdown of Steam community hub members for Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission and its growth over time. It currently has 714 followers on its community page.
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission Price
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission costs $2.49 in the Steam store as of 12/18/2025 which is a 90% discount off its base price. It can be purchased as a standlone game or through a bundle like Neo Retro - 4 in 1 or Operation Wolf Striker which offer a discount off the game's base price.
Explore the price history chart below to track historical price changes and other pricing stats for Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission.
About Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission is an Action game developed by VIRTUALLYZ GAMING. On 7/13/2023, it was released on the Steam Store by Microids.
Players have rated Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission as "Mixed" out of 81 total reviews on the Steam Store. These are split between 54 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — an overall 67% positive review rating.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
It also supports 9 languanges in-game including English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish (Spain). Each language comes with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
According to Steam’s category system, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission supports the following features:
- Shared/Split Screen
- Co-op
- Full controller support
- Multi-player
- Steam Achievements
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- VR Only
- VR Supported
From the Steam community, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission has been tagged with the following user tags:
- Violent
- Multiplayer
- VR
- Shooter
- First-Person
- FPS
- 1980s
- Combat
- On-Rails Shooter
- Arcade
- Military
- Action
- Singleplayer
Media & Sceenshots
Watch the featured video for Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission and see the latest screenshots from the Steam Store.

Related Bundles
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission is included in 2 bundles in the Steam Store.
| Image | Name | Apps | Packages | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Retro - 4 in 1 | 4 | 4 | $5.56 | View | |
| Operation Wolf Striker | 3 | 3 | $29.31 | View |
Related Packages
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission is referenced by 1 package in the Steam Store.
| Name | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission | $22.49 | View |
Supported Languages
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission is available in 9 different languages with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
| Name | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese (Simplified) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese (Traditional) | Yes | No | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Soures & References
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Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission data has been sourced from:
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852650
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission. Steam Community Hub. https://steamcommunity.com/app/1852650
- VIRTUALLYZ GAMING. (2023, July 12). Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission. Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission. https://www.microids.com/game-operation-wolf-returns-first-mission/


