Rank 01Why this
Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like DOOM
- 37 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked DOOM also play
The closest matches to DOOM: DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages, ULTRAKILL, Quake, and DUSK. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Quake
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: id Software
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 83,256 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Chainsaw provides ammo and pure chaos
- Glory kills are visceral and addictive
- Music is legendary and unmatched
- Brutal
- Epic
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to DOOM
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Why this: Same brutal mood as DOOM.
RoboCop: Rogue City
Why this: Same immersive mood as DOOM.
Quake III Arena
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Why this: Same epic mood as DOOM.
Cyberpunk 2077
Why this: Same intense mood as DOOM.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DOOM at current Steam store prices.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM.
Trepang2
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM.
Half-Life
Why this: Shares linear level design with DOOM.
Devil Daggers
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like DOOM.
Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Same intense mood as DOOM.
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Borderlands 3
Why this: Same epic mood as DOOM.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to DOOM, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Blood and Demons, like DOOM.
Bloody Hell
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM.
ULTRAKILL
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM.
Quake
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM.
More from id Software
Other recommendable Steam games by id Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
DOOM + DOOM II
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like DOOM.
RAGE 2
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like DOOM.
RAGE
Why this: Same epic mood as DOOM.
DOOM 3
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM.
Quake II
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM.
About DOOM
The closest matches to DOOM: DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages, ULTRAKILL, Quake, and DUSK. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If DOOM is your kind of game, the closest matches are DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages and ULTRAKILL — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as brutal, epic and immersive, and single out its arena combat waves and chainsaw ammo refill. 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 is a 2016 first-person shooter developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, available for $19.99. The game features arena-combat encounters set across Mars and Hell, incorporating non-linear level design and exploration for secrets. Combat mechanics center on arena-based waves, where strategic weapon selection becomes crucial for each encounter. Players eliminate demons through glory kills and use the chainsaw to replenish ammunition. Reviewers highlight the experience as brutal, intense, and immersive, with the chainsaw delivering chaotic gameplay and glory kills feeling viscerally engaging. The title supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, including demon-playable options, and maintains a strong 96% positive rating from over 83,000 Steam reviews. Steam Deck verification ensures gameplay compatibility on the handheld device.
About DOOM: Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
Is DOOM worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 83,256 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 97% positive across 545 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chainsaw provides ammo and pure chaos
- Glory kills are visceral and addictive
- Music is legendary and unmatched
- Strategic weapon choice matters per encounter
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“DO NOT BUY!!! This publisher celebrates and glorifies political murder of someone over freedom of speech. if you don't agree with these people on anything, they want you and your family dead, literally. Just pirate it. You can get the…”
“A well-made game with great music and smooth combat, but the constant run-and-gun loop and lack of a deep narrative just aren’t my taste. Fans of pure action will love it. I didn’t.”
People who play it also play: DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages, ULTRAKILL
Frequently asked about DOOM
Can I run it?
Is DOOM verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — DOOM 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 cost?
DOOM is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does DOOM have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — DOOM supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to DOOM?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DOOM are DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages, ULTRAKILL.
Who developed DOOM?
DOOM was developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.