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 Project RIP
DOOM Eternal and Project RIP 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. Project RIP (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020). DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Project RIP (60% 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 Project RIP
Choose Project RIP if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project RIP launched in 2019.
Both DOOM Eternal and Project RIP 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 |  Project RIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (119,756 reviews) | 60% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | Storming Tech |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Project RIP (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020).
- DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Project RIP (60% positive).
- Project RIP is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than DOOM Eternal (13.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
DOOM Eternal vs Project RIP — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM Eternal or Project RIP first?
- If you want chronology, Project RIP (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 Project RIP 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 Project RIP have multiplayer like DOOM Eternal?
- No. DOOM Eternal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Project RIP is listed as single-player only.