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 64
DOOM Eternal and DOOM 64 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. Both released in 2020. DOOM 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than DOOM Eternal (91.1% 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 64
Choose DOOM 64 if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 4,827 reviews.
Both DOOM Eternal and DOOM 64 sit in Action on Steam and both list Stereo Sound and Surround Sound, 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 64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (119,756 reviews) | 93.3% positive (4,827 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | id Software, Nightdive Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2020.
- DOOM 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than DOOM Eternal (91.1% positive).
- DOOM 64 is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than DOOM Eternal (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
DOOM Eternal vs DOOM 64 — FAQ
- Which is better, DOOM Eternal or DOOM 64?
- On Steam reviews DOOM 64 scores higher (93.3% positive) than DOOM Eternal (91.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DOOM 64 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are DOOM Eternal and DOOM 64 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 64 have multiplayer like DOOM Eternal?
- No. DOOM Eternal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DOOM 64 is listed as single-player only.