Choose DOOM
Choose DOOM if you want the Multi-player, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 83,256 Steam reviews back the pick.
DOOM vs DooM in the Dark 2
DOOM and DooM in the Dark 2 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 (2016) is 3 years older than DooM in the Dark 2 (2019). DooM in the Dark 2 is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than DOOM (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 in the Dark 2
Choose DooM in the Dark 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. DooM in the Dark 2 launched in 2019.
Both DOOM and DooM in the Dark 2 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 |  DooM in the Dark 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (83,256 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | VikTor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DOOM (2016) is 3 years older than DooM in the Dark 2 (2019).
- DooM in the Dark 2 is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than DOOM (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- DOOM has co-op; DooM in the Dark 2 does not.
- DOOM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DooM in the Dark 2 has no Deck rating yet.
DOOM vs DooM in the Dark 2 — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM or DooM in the Dark 2 first?
- If you want chronology, DOOM (2016) came out before DooM in the Dark 2 (2019). 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 and DooM in the Dark 2 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 in the Dark 2 have multiplayer like DOOM?
- No. DOOM supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while DooM in the Dark 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does DOOM run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DOOM is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DooM in the Dark 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.