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.
DOOM Eternal vs Atomfall
DOOM Eternal and Atomfall 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 Eternal (2020) is 5 years older than Atomfall (2025). DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Atomfall (78.2% 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 Atomfall
Choose Atomfall if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,669 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both DOOM Eternal and Atomfall sit in Action on Steam and both list HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Stereo 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 |  Atomfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (119,756 reviews) | 78.2% positive (2,669 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | Rebellion |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DOOM Eternal (2020) is 5 years older than Atomfall (2025).
- DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Atomfall (78.2% positive).
- DOOM Eternal is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Atomfall (39.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DOOM Eternal is Deck Playable, Atomfall is Deck Verified.
DOOM Eternal vs Atomfall — FAQ
- Which is better, DOOM Eternal or Atomfall?
- On Steam reviews DOOM Eternal scores higher (91.1% positive) than Atomfall (78.2% 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 DOOM Eternal or Atomfall first?
- If you want chronology, DOOM Eternal (2020) came out before Atomfall (2025). 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 Atomfall 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 Atomfall have multiplayer like DOOM Eternal?
- No. DOOM Eternal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Atomfall is listed as single-player only.