Choose DOOM Eternal
Choose DOOM Eternal if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 119,756 Steam reviews back the pick.
DOOM Eternal vs DooM in the Dark
DOOM Eternal and DooM in the Dark 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 in the Dark (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020). DooM in the Dark is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than DOOM Eternal (0.99 USD vs. 39.99 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
Choose DooM in the Dark if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. DooM in the Dark launched in 2019.
Both DOOM Eternal and DooM in the Dark 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 Eternal |  DooM in the Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (119,756 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | VikTor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DooM in the Dark (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020).
- DooM in the Dark is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than DOOM Eternal (0.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- DOOM Eternal is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DooM in the Dark has no Deck rating yet.
DOOM Eternal vs DooM in the Dark — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM Eternal or DooM in the Dark first?
- If you want chronology, DooM in the Dark (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 DOOM Eternal and DooM in the Dark 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 have multiplayer like DOOM Eternal?
- No. DOOM Eternal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DooM in the Dark is listed as single-player only.
- Does DOOM Eternal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DOOM Eternal is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DooM in the Dark doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.