Rank 01Why this
Also Demons and Mature, like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like DOOM: The Dark Ages
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked DOOM: The Dark Ages also play
The closest matches to DOOM: The Dark Ages: DOOM Eternal, DOOM, God of War Ragnarök, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon upgrades and combo based combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Why this: Shares melee combat and parry system with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Why this: Shares parry system and weapon upgrades with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like DOOM: The Dark Ages
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- 3God of War Ragnarök
Shares weapon upgrades and combo based combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- 89% of 14,771 reviews
- 4NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Shares melee combat and parry system with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- 81% of 1,451 reviews
- 5Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Shares parry system and weapon upgrades with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
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- 11Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
Also Demons and Cinematic, like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- 67% of 2,052 reviews
- 12Diablo® IV
Shares combo based combat and real time combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- 74% of 18,420 reviews
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- 16Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Shares environmental puzzle solving and boss fights with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- 90% of 7,330 reviews
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- 22Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Shares combo based combat and environmental puzzle solving with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- 88% of 10,536 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: id Software
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 16,971 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Best in class visuals and level design that make every arena feel epic
- Dragon mounted sections are a standout spectacle
- Highly customizable difficulty and accessibility sliders let players tune the experience
- Atmospheric
- Brutal
- Cinematic
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Why this: Same brutal mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
RoboCop: Rogue City
Why this: Same cinematic mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Why this: Same epic mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
MULLET MADJACK
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DOOM: The Dark Ages at current Steam store prices.
Devil May Cry 5
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Kusan: City of Wolves
Why this: Shares melee combat and parry system with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
KILL KNIGHT
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and combo based combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Why this: Same cinematic mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
PERISH
Why this: Also Demons and Mature, like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Butcher's Creek
Why this: Also Lore-Rich and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
AMID EVIL
Why this: Shares boss fights with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Why this: Shares skill tree progression with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DOOM
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
God of War Ragnarök
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and combo based combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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Other recommendable Steam games by id Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
RAGE 2
Why this: Same epic mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
RAGE
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Quake II
Why this: Same brutal mood as DOOM: The Dark Ages.
About DOOM: The Dark Ages
The closest matches to DOOM: The Dark Ages: DOOM Eternal, DOOM, God of War Ragnarök, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If DOOM: The Dark Ages is your kind of game, the closest matches are DOOM Eternal, DOOM and God of War Ragnarök — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, brutal and cinematic, and single out its boss fights and combo based combat. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a first-person action game set in a medieval dark fantasy world where the DOOM Slayer wages war against demonic forces. The game features combo-based combat with shield-based melee, enemy stun mechanics, environmental puzzle-solving, boss fights, and the life-sigil system. Dragon-mounted sections appear as a standout spectacle according to players. Reviewers describe the tone as atmospheric, gritty, and epic with cinematic presentation. Players highlight that melee combat actually matters, parry mechanics create satisfying combat loops, and level design rewards exploration. The game also includes highly customizable difficulty and accessibility sliders to tune the experience. Released in 2025 at $69.99, it is verified on Steam Deck and holds an 85% positive rating from nearly 17,000 Steam reviews.
About DOOM: The Dark Ages: DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
Is DOOM: The Dark Ages worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 16,971 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 89% positive across 492 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 21 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 12 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Best in class visuals and level design that make every arena feel epic
- Dragon mounted sections are a standout spectacle
- Highly customizable difficulty and accessibility sliders let players tune the experience
- Level design rewards exploration
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I stopped playing when they made me ride the dragon. filled with gimmicks, repetitive levels, and music that is just blah. The story line is is C tier schlock for imbeciles. I'm the most casual gamer you could imagine, so take what i say…”
“Overall the worst DOOM game that I've ever played: - Lazy level design: every encounter is either a large field with a few obstacles, or a mid-sized field with no obstacles. Both 2016 and eternal had epic 3D levels to fly around - Lazy…”
People who play it also play: DOOM Eternal, DOOM, God of War Ragnarök
Frequently asked about DOOM: The Dark Ages
Can I run it?
Is DOOM: The Dark Ages verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — DOOM: The Dark Ages is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does DOOM: The Dark Ages cost?
DOOM: The Dark Ages is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DOOM: The Dark Ages are DOOM Eternal, DOOM, God of War Ragnarök.
Who developed DOOM: The Dark Ages?
DOOM: The Dark Ages was developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.