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 2
DOOM Eternal 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 in the Dark 2 (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020). DooM in the Dark 2 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 2
Choose DooM in the Dark 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. DooM in the Dark 2 launched in 2019.
Both DOOM Eternal 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 Eternal |  DooM in the Dark 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | VikTor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DooM in the Dark 2 (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020).
- DooM in the Dark 2 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 2 has no Deck rating yet.
DOOM Eternal vs DooM in the Dark 2 — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM Eternal or DooM in the Dark 2 first?
- If you want chronology, DooM in the Dark 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 DOOM Eternal 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 Eternal?
- No. DOOM Eternal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DooM in the Dark 2 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 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.