Choose DOOM 3
Choose DOOM 3 if you want the Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 5,237 Steam reviews back the pick.
DOOM 3 vs DOOM 64
DOOM 3 and DOOM 64 both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. DOOM 3 (2012) is 8 years older than DOOM 64 (2020). DOOM 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than DOOM 3 (84.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose DOOM 64
Choose DOOM 64 if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 4,827 reviews.
Both DOOM 3 and DOOM 64 sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DOOM 3 |  DOOM 64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (5,237 reviews) | 93.3% positive (4,827 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | id Software, Nightdive Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DOOM 3 (2012) is 8 years older than DOOM 64 (2020).
- DOOM 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than DOOM 3 (84.1% positive).
- DOOM 64 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DOOM 3 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DOOM 3 is Deck Unsupported, DOOM 64 is Deck Playable.
DOOM 3 vs DOOM 64 — FAQ
- Which is better, DOOM 3 or DOOM 64?
- On Steam reviews DOOM 64 scores higher (93.3% positive) than DOOM 3 (84.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DOOM 64 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DOOM 3 or DOOM 64 first?
- If you want chronology, DOOM 3 (2012) came out before DOOM 64 (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are DOOM 3 and DOOM 64 similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does DOOM 64 have multiplayer like DOOM 3?
- No. DOOM 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DOOM 64 is listed as single-player only.