# Games like DOOM 3

> The closest matches to DOOM 3: DOOM 64, F.E.A.R. 3, Quake 4, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and Painkiller Hell & Damnation. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [DOOM 64](https://imho.run/games/1148590/doom-64) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM 3. 4,827 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1148590/)
2. [F.E.A.R. 3](https://imho.run/games/21100/f-e-a-r-3) — Also Zombies and Gore, like DOOM 3. 3,124 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21100/)
3. [Quake 4](https://imho.run/games/2210/quake-4) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 1,665 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2210/)
4. [Return to Castle Wolfenstein](https://imho.run/games/9010/return-to-castle-wolfenstein) — A frequent pick in DOOM 3 players' libraries, and another Action. 4,107 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9010/)
5. [Painkiller Hell & Damnation](https://imho.run/games/214870/painkiller-hell-damnation) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM 3. 976 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214870/)
6. [Dead Effect](https://imho.run/games/286040/dead-effect) — Also Zombies and Gore, like DOOM 3. 1,347 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/286040/)
7. [Wolfenstein: The Old Blood](https://imho.run/games/350080/wolfenstein-the-old-blood) — Also Zombies and Gore, like DOOM 3. 8,957 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350080/)
8. [Dead Space (2008)](https://imho.run/games/17470/dead-space-2008) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 11,870 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/)
9. [The Darkness II](https://imho.run/games/67370/the-darkness-ii) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 3,614 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/67370/)
10. [HELLGATE: London](https://imho.run/games/939520/hellgate-london) — Also Demons and Zombies, like DOOM 3. 1,112 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/939520/)
11. [Black Mesa](https://imho.run/games/362890/black-mesa) — Also Zombies, like DOOM 3. 69,272 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/)
12. [Resident Evil 4 (2005)](https://imho.run/games/254700/resident-evil-4-2005) — Shares resource management with DOOM 3. 25,574 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254700/)
13. [Aliens vs. Predator™](https://imho.run/games/10680/aliens-vs-predator) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 7,954 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/10680/)
14. [GTFO](https://imho.run/games/493520/gtfo) — Shares resource management with DOOM 3. 25,271 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493520/)
15. [Blood: One Unit Whole Blood](https://imho.run/games/299030/blood-one-unit-whole-blood) — Also Zombies and Gore, like DOOM 3. 708 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299030/)
16. [UNLOVED](https://imho.run/games/321270/unloved) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 665 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/321270/)
17. [Left 4 Dead](https://imho.run/games/500/left-4-dead) — Also Zombies, like DOOM 3. 19,617 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/500/)
18. [Putrefaction](https://imho.run/games/378270/putrefaction) — Shares resource management with DOOM 3. 169 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378270/)
19. [Half-Life](https://imho.run/games/70/half-life) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 57,390 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70/)
20. [Zombie Army Trilogy](https://imho.run/games/301640/zombie-army-trilogy) — Also Zombies and Gore, like DOOM 3. 5,051 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/301640/)
21. [Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection](https://imho.run/games/49540/aliens-colonial-marines-collection) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 4,221 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49540/)
22. [Call of Duty®: Black Ops III](https://imho.run/games/311210/call-of-duty-black-ops-iii) — Also Zombies and Gore, like DOOM 3. 115,801 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311210/)
23. [RAGE](https://imho.run/games/9200/rage) — Also Gore, like DOOM 3. 6,656 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9200/)
24. [System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster](https://imho.run/games/866570/system-shock-2-25th-anniversary-remaster) — Same atmospheric mood as DOOM 3. 1,310 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/866570/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=208200&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=208200&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=208200&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=208200
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/208200
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About DOOM 3

DOOM 3 is a challenging first-person horror shooter set in a Mars research facility overrun by demons. Players navigate dark corridors where enemies spawn unpredictably from walls and ceilings, creating constant tension. The game's checkpoint-save system and resource management create methodical pacing, while the flashlight-versus-weapon tradeoff forces difficult tactical decisions in tight spaces. Reviewers highlight the grotesque monster design and oppressive sound design that keeps players on edge with ambient dread. Players describe the atmosphere as unsettling and dark, with Nightmare mode removing health pickups entirely for those seeking additional difficulty. The medium-length solo campaign is priced at $9.99 and holds an 84% positive rating from over 5,000 Steam reviews, though it is not currently supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 208200
- **Developer:** id Software
- **Publisher:** Bethesda Softworks
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 15, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/208200/doom-3)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=208200&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208200/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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