Who made Catacomb 3-D: The Descent?

Catacomb 3-D: The Descent was published by id Software, released in 1992.

What kind of game is Catacomb 3-D: The Descent?

Catacomb 3-D: The Descent is a action, shooter game for the MS-DOS.

Can two people play Catacomb 3-D: The Descent?

No. Catacomb 3-D: The Descent is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Catacomb 3-D: The Descent load?

The Catacomb 3-D: The Descent ROM is 339 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Catacomb 3-D: The Descent Game (1992) - DOS

Name: Catacomb 3-D: The Descent
Availability: InStock
Author: id Software

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
MS-DOS (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine	`Emscripten C++`	YES	YES	NO	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

MS-DOS (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine

Emscripten C++

YES

PLAY ⚡

Developed by id Software in 1992, Catacomb 3-D: The Descent is a landmark DOS first-person shooter that paved the way for games like Wolfenstein 3D. Instead of wielding guns, you play as a high wizard exploring dark fantasy dungeons, casting fireballs to defeat hordes of orcs, trolls, and demons while searching for the exit.

How to Play

Your goal is to navigate the labyrinthine catacombs, find keys to unlock new areas, and defeat the enemies that stand in your way. The game is controlled by the same keys used under MS-DOS: use the Arrow Keys to move and turn, press Ctrl to cast your fireball, and use the Spacebar to open doors. For full-screen mode, press Right Alt + Enter.

Tips

Destroy the walls: Not every wall is solid. Try shooting fireballs at suspicious-looking walls to uncover hidden passages and secret rooms containing valuable items.
Save powerful magic: You will occasionally find Nuke and Zapper spells. These are limited and incredibly powerful, so hold onto them until you face overwhelming groups of enemies.