Choose DOOM Eternal
Choose DOOM Eternal if you want the HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. 119,756 Steam reviews back the pick.
DOOM Eternal vs Masked Forces 3
DOOM Eternal and Masked Forces 3 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. Masked Forces 3 (2018) is 2 years older than DOOM Eternal (2020). DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Masked Forces 3 (59.3% 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 Masked Forces 3
Choose Masked Forces 3 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Masked Forces 3 launched in 2018.
Both DOOM Eternal and Masked Forces 3 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Masked Forces 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (119,756 reviews) | 59.3% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | id Software | FreezeNova |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Masked Forces 3 (2018) is 2 years older than DOOM Eternal (2020).
- DOOM Eternal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Masked Forces 3 (59.3% positive).
- Masked Forces 3 is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than DOOM Eternal (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Masked Forces 3 has co-op; DOOM Eternal does not.
- DOOM Eternal is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Masked Forces 3 has no Deck rating yet.
DOOM Eternal vs Masked Forces 3 — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM Eternal or Masked Forces 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Masked Forces 3 (2018) 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 Masked Forces 3 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 Eternal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DOOM Eternal is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Masked Forces 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.