# Games like DOOM

> The closest matches to DOOM: DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages, ULTRAKILL, Quake, and DUSK. 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 Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM. 119,756 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/782330/)
2. [DOOM: The Dark Ages](https://imho.run/games/3017860/doom-the-dark-ages) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM. 16,971 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3017860/)
3. [ULTRAKILL](https://imho.run/games/1229490/ultrakill) — A frequent pick in DOOM players' libraries, and another Action. 141,047 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229490/)
4. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
5. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Fast-Paced, like DOOM. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
6. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
7. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
8. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
9. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
10. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
11. [DOOM + DOOM II](https://imho.run/games/2280/doom-doom-ii) — Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like DOOM. 16,879 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2280/)
12. [Half-Life](https://imho.run/games/70/half-life) — Shares linear level design with DOOM. 57,390 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70/)
13. [Wolfenstein: The New Order](https://imho.run/games/201810/wolfenstein-the-new-order) — Also Gore, like DOOM. 25,503 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/201810/)
14. [Painkiller Hell & Damnation](https://imho.run/games/214870/painkiller-hell-damnation) — Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like DOOM. 976 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214870/)
15. [Serious Sam 4](https://imho.run/games/257420/serious-sam-4) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM. 5,007 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257420/)
16. [Shadow Warrior 2](https://imho.run/games/324800/shadow-warrior-2) — Also Demons and Gore, like DOOM. 8,672 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/324800/)
17. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like DOOM. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
18. [Killing Floor 2](https://imho.run/games/232090/killing-floor-2) — Also Gore, like DOOM. 41,923 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/232090/)
19. [RAGE 2](https://imho.run/games/548570/rage-2) — Also Blood and Gore, like DOOM. 7,112 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/548570/)
20. [Titanfall® 2](https://imho.run/games/1237970/titanfall-2) — Also Fast-Paced, like DOOM. 93,771 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1237970/)
21. [Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition](https://imho.run/games/501590/bulletstorm-full-clip-edition) — Also Gore, like DOOM. 3,474 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/501590/)
22. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
23. [Unreal Tournament 3](https://imho.run/games/13210/unreal-tournament-3) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like DOOM. 1,532 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/13210/)
24. [Aliens vs. Predator™](https://imho.run/games/10680/aliens-vs-predator) — Also Blood and Gore, like DOOM. 7,954 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/10680/)

## 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=379720&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=379720&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=379720&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=379720
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/379720
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About DOOM

DOOM is a 2016 first-person shooter developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, available for $19.99. The game features arena-combat encounters set across Mars and Hell, incorporating non-linear level design and exploration for secrets. Combat mechanics center on arena-based waves, where strategic weapon selection becomes crucial for each encounter. Players eliminate demons through glory kills and use the chainsaw to replenish ammunition. Reviewers highlight the experience as brutal, intense, and immersive, with the chainsaw delivering chaotic gameplay and glory kills feeling viscerally engaging. The title supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, including demon-playable options, and maintains a strong 96% positive rating from over 83,000 Steam reviews. Steam Deck verification ensures gameplay compatibility on the handheld device.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 379720
- **Developer:** id Software
- **Publisher:** Bethesda Softworks
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Co-op
- **Released:** May 12, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 85
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/379720/doom)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=379720&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/379720/)
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