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 Absolute Insanity
DOOM 3 and Absolute Insanity 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 12 years older than Absolute Insanity (2024). Absolute Insanity scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% 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 Absolute Insanity
Choose Absolute Insanity if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Absolute Insanity launched in 2024.
Both DOOM 3 and Absolute Insanity 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 |  Absolute Insanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.67 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (5,237 reviews) | 97.3% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | Chris Danelon |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DOOM 3 (2012) is 12 years older than Absolute Insanity (2024).
- Absolute Insanity scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than DOOM 3 (84.1% positive).
- Absolute Insanity is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than DOOM 3 (3.67 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- DOOM 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Absolute Insanity has no Deck rating yet.
DOOM 3 vs Absolute Insanity — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM 3 or Absolute Insanity first?
- If you want chronology, DOOM 3 (2012) came out before Absolute Insanity (2024). 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 Absolute Insanity 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 Absolute Insanity have multiplayer like DOOM 3?
- No. DOOM 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Absolute Insanity is listed as single-player only.