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 Special Counter Force Attack
DOOM Eternal and Special Counter Force Attack 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. Special Counter Force Attack (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020). Special Counter Force Attack is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than DOOM Eternal (4.99 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 Special Counter Force Attack
Choose Special Counter Force Attack if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Special Counter Force Attack launched in 2019.
Both DOOM Eternal and Special Counter Force Attack 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 |  Special Counter Force Attack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (119,756 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software | Bleeding Edge Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Special Counter Force Attack (2019) is 1 year older than DOOM Eternal (2020).
- Special Counter Force Attack is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than DOOM Eternal (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- DOOM Eternal is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Special Counter Force Attack has no Deck rating yet.
DOOM Eternal vs Special Counter Force Attack — FAQ
- Should I play DOOM Eternal or Special Counter Force Attack first?
- If you want chronology, Special Counter Force Attack (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 Special Counter Force Attack 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 Special Counter Force Attack have multiplayer like DOOM Eternal?
- No. DOOM Eternal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Special Counter Force Attack is listed as single-player only.
- Does DOOM Eternal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DOOM Eternal is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Special Counter Force Attack doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.