# Games like DOOM: The Dark Ages

> The closest matches to DOOM: The Dark Ages: DOOM Eternal, DOOM, God of War Ragnarök, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. 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 Eternal](https://imho.run/games/782330/doom-eternal) — Also Demons and Mature, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 119,756 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/782330/)
2. [DOOM](https://imho.run/games/379720/doom) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 83,256 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/379720/)
3. [God of War Ragnarök](https://imho.run/games/2322010/god-of-war-ragnarok) — Shares weapon upgrades and combo based combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 14,771 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2322010/)
4. [NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black](https://imho.run/games/3287520/ninja-gaiden-2-black) — Shares melee combat and parry system with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 1,451 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287520/)
5. [Onimusha: Way of the Sword](https://imho.run/games/2638890/onimusha-way-of-the-sword) — Shares parry system and weapon upgrades with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 27,120 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
6. [DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS](https://imho.run/games/2384580/dynasty-warriors-origins) — A frequent pick in DOOM: The Dark Ages players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,111 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2384580/)
7. [DOOM 3](https://imho.run/games/208200/doom-3) — A frequent pick in DOOM: The Dark Ages players' libraries, and another Action. 5,237 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208200/)
8. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
9. [Devil May Cry 5](https://imho.run/games/601150/devil-may-cry-5) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 37,680 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601150/)
10. [Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II](https://imho.run/games/2461850/senua-s-saga-hellblade-ii) — Also Cinematic, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 4,421 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2461850/)
11. [Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/1036890/shadow-warrior-3-definitive-edition) — Also Demons and Cinematic, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 2,052 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1036890/)
12. [Diablo® IV](https://imho.run/games/2344520/diablo-iv) — Shares combo based combat and real time combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 18,420 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/)
13. [Painkiller](https://imho.run/games/2300120/painkiller) — Shares weapon upgrades and real time combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 368 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300120/)
14. [Kusan: City of Wolves](https://imho.run/games/1714510/kusan-city-of-wolves) — Shares melee combat and parry system with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 335 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714510/)
15. [KILL KNIGHT](https://imho.run/games/2694420/kill-knight) — Shares weapon upgrades and combo based combat with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 1,166 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2694420/)
16. [Indiana Jones and the Great Circle](https://imho.run/games/2677660/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle) — Shares environmental puzzle solving and boss fights with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 7,330 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677660/)
17. [Wolfenstein: The New Order](https://imho.run/games/201810/wolfenstein-the-new-order) — Also Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 25,503 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/201810/)
18. [FINAL FANTASY XVI](https://imho.run/games/2515020/final-fantasy-xvi) — Also Cinematic and Dark Fantasy, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 11,920 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2515020/)
19. [The First Berserker: Khazan](https://imho.run/games/2680010/the-first-berserker-khazan) — Also Dark Fantasy, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 9,382 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680010/)
20. [PERISH](https://imho.run/games/1016360/perish) — Also Demons and Mature, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 175 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016360/)
21. [Halo: Campaign Evolved](https://imho.run/games/2806050/halo-campaign-evolved) — Shares boss fights with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 13,603 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2806050/)
22. [Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/2420110/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition) — Shares combo based combat and environmental puzzle solving with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 10,536 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420110/)
23. [Butcher's Creek](https://imho.run/games/2512560/butcher-s-creek) — Also Lore-Rich and Gore, like DOOM: The Dark Ages. 1,190 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2512560/)
24. [AMID EVIL](https://imho.run/games/673130/amid-evil) — Shares boss fights with DOOM: The Dark Ages. 5,399 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/)

## Machine-readable

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## About DOOM: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a first-person action game set in a medieval dark fantasy world where the DOOM Slayer wages war against demonic forces. The game features combo-based combat with shield-based melee, enemy stun mechanics, environmental puzzle-solving, boss fights, and the life-sigil system. Dragon-mounted sections appear as a standout spectacle according to players. Reviewers describe the tone as atmospheric, gritty, and epic with cinematic presentation. Players highlight that melee combat actually matters, parry mechanics create satisfying combat loops, and level design rewards exploration. The game also includes highly customizable difficulty and accessibility sliders to tune the experience. Released in 2025 at $69.99, it is verified on Steam Deck and holds an 85% positive rating from nearly 17,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3017860
- **Developer:** id Software
- **Publisher:** Bethesda Softworks
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, HDR available, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Surround Sound, Adjustable Difficulty
- **Released:** May 14, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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