Choose RAGE 2
Choose RAGE 2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 7,112 Steam reviews back the pick.
RAGE 2 vs DOOM Eternal
RAGE 2 and DOOM Eternal 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. RAGE 2 (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020). DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than RAGE 2 (64.5% 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 Eternal
Choose DOOM Eternal if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.1% positive across 119,756 reviews.
Both RAGE 2 and DOOM Eternal 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
 RAGE 2 |  DOOM Eternal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.5% positive (7,112 reviews) | 91.1% positive (119,756 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | id Software, Avalanche Studios | id Software |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- RAGE 2 (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020).
- DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than RAGE 2 (64.5% positive).
- DOOM Eternal is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RAGE 2 (39.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: RAGE 2 is Deck Unsupported, DOOM Eternal is Deck Playable.
RAGE 2 vs DOOM Eternal — FAQ
- Which is better, RAGE 2 or DOOM Eternal?
- On Steam reviews DOOM Eternal scores higher (91.1% positive) than RAGE 2 (64.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DOOM Eternal is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play RAGE 2 or DOOM Eternal first?
- If you want chronology, RAGE 2 (2019) came out before DOOM Eternal (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 RAGE 2 and DOOM Eternal 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 RAGE 2 have multiplayer like DOOM Eternal?
- No. DOOM Eternal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while RAGE 2 is listed as single-player only.