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DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a action, fps and demons game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Released on May 14th 2025 is available only on Windows in 15 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Turkish.

It has received 21,671 reviews of which 18,891 were positive and 2,780 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 79.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 17.30€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified DOOM: The Dark Ages into these genres:

Action FPS Demons Dark Fantasy Singleplayer Sci-fi Cinematic Gore Story Rich First-Person Atmospheric Shooter Lore-Rich Dragons Mechs Blood Adventure Fast-Paced Boomer Shooter

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System requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
Processor: AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better)
Storage: 100 GB available space
Additional Notes: 1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required

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48 hours played

Feb. 2026

I’m a 40 year old gamer who has been playing DOOM since the 90s, starting with Doom II. After all these years, it’s honestly amazing that this series can still feel fresh. First rule: don’t compare this to Doom Eternal or Doom. Each game does something different, and The Dark Ages chooses a heavier, more grounded combat style that works beautifully. The parry system sounded weird at first, but once it clicks, combat becomes incredibly satisfying, brutal, rhythmic, and empowering. The visuals are gorgeous, the art direction is wild, and the performance is impressively smooth. Optimization like this deserves praise. The new RT system is in the DNA of the engine and makes the game beautiful, even on low setting. The soundtrack by Finishing Move Inc fits perfectly. It shouldn’t be compared to Mick Gordon. Just appreciate it on its own terms. And some tracks absolutely slap for real. Surprisingly, the story is also strong for a DOOM title, filling gaps between previous games while making the Slayer feel more myth than man. I told a friend that even the warriors of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 don’t feel this unstoppable and wild. I don't want to waste your time. The final point: Life as a gamer just isn’t the same without DOOM. It’s not just a game. It’s adrenaline in its purest form. It feels old and in the same time, It's freakin' fresh!

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20 hours played

Feb. 2026

It’s okay at best. Maybe worth trying at 50% off or more, but not worth paying full price.

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57 hours played

Jan. 2026

I'm giving this one a recommend, but with caveats. Please note - I have played this game on Nightmare difficulty so your mileage may vary based on what challenge level you choose. Doom: The Dark Ages is quite a departure from 2016 and Eternal, but I personally think that change is okay. I enjoyed the block mechanics and the chainsaw-shield is just plain cool. All the characters get a dark-medieval themed redesign which looks pretty nice as well, and the level designs overall are also interesting to look at. If you want the frantic running about that exists in Eternal however, this may not be the game for you. The story, while somewhat nonsensical and over-the-top is pretty enjoyable if you are okay with leaving logic out of the picture, something that kinda goes hand in hand with the Doom games if you ask me. The problem however is the pacing. Past the halfway point the chapters start to drag their feet with not much to offer in the way of "progression". From the 22 chapters that exist, things are great from Chapter 1 to 13 but then only start properly picking up from around Chapter 18 again. I do strongly feel that more story could have been packed in to allow for a richer, more rewarding experience. I understand that a lot of old-timers would like Doom to just be a barebones boomer-shooter game with the story merely existing for the sake of being there, but I believe that modern AAA games need to offer more than just that (I should mention that I'm not a kid either, the original Doom on Windows 95 was my first videogame). I do wish there were more boss battles spaced out during the chapters too. As it stands, they're all crammed in at the very end, which allows for an exciting finale, but not much in the sense of big milestones along the way. Having bought the premium edition at full price, I absolutely would not recommend getting this without some sort of sale. The game is just too expensive for what it is, even if you can afford the sticker price. I hope that the campaign DLC that they have promised will come along and remedy this, but only time will tell. TL;DR : Cool game if you want to try something that is different from Doom Eternal. Pick it up on sale.

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36 hours played

Dec. 2025

I feel bad for Mick Gordon, but this is an amazing game. Art direction is top tier, and im glad gameplay is not just copy of Doom Eternal because Doom Eternal already exists.

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29 hours played

Nov. 2025

It's alright but falls short of DOOM: Eternal in terms of weapon function and identity. This is a DOOM for those who hated Eternal and the need to rapidly swap weapons when in combat against the hordes of Hell. The shield and melee options can help you beat the game without relying much on weapon swapping so you can stick to your fave gun from start to finish even on Nightmare difficulty. Some people will like that, some people won't. The dragon and mech sections added a bit of variety to the pacing of the campaign so you don't get fatigued from just mowing down demons on foot. I like that id Software always experiments with each iteration of DOOM but I'm just not a fan of parrying and the added focus on melee weapons which for me takes away from the shooting experience. Buy at the normal price for one of the best AAA FPS released this year and if Eternal wasn't your cup of tea, buy on sale if DOOM Eternal is your fave DOOM and you just want more DOOM.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DOOM: The Dark Ages is currently priced at 79.99€ on Steam.

No, DOOM: The Dark Ages is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 79.99€ on Steam.

Yes, DOOM: The Dark Ages received 18,891 positive votes out of a total of 21,671 achieving a rating of 8.53.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages was developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Yes, DOOM: The Dark Ages is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, DOOM: The Dark Ages is not playable on MacOS.

No, DOOM: The Dark Ages is not playable on Linux.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a single-player game.

Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Explore additional content available for DOOM: The Dark Ages on Steam.

No, DOOM: The Dark Ages does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, DOOM: The Dark Ages does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, DOOM: The Dark Ages is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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