What are the pros of DOOM?

Fast-paced, fluid movement and satisfyingly aggressive combat mechanics.. Exceptional soundtrack and sound design that perfectly complement the action.. High-quality graphics and art direction that remain impressive years after release.. Engaging weapon upgrade systems and secrets that encourage exploration.. Strong single-player campaign that serves as an excellent entry point for the series..

What are the cons of DOOM?

Technical issues including crashes and FPS drops in particle-heavy areas on modern hardware.. Multiplayer mode is largely inactive and suffers from a lack of community engagement.. Long levels can occasionally lead to players getting lost or feeling repetitive fatigue.. Large installation size of 60GB can be a deterrent for some users..

DOOM

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

Developerid Software

PublisherBethesda Softworks

Release DateMay 12, 2016

$19.99

Peak Players31.6K

Metacritic85

PlatformsWindows

Action

AI Review Summary

DOOM is a high-octane, visceral first-person shooter that successfully modernizes the franchise with fluid movement, brutal combat, and an iconic heavy metal soundtrack. While the single-player campaign is widely celebrated for its 'flow' and visual polish, some players find the level design occasionally repetitive and the multiplayer component largely obsolete.

Pros

Fast-paced, fluid movement and satisfyingly aggressive combat mechanics.95%
Exceptional soundtrack and sound design that perfectly complement the action.90%
High-quality graphics and art direction that remain impressive years after release.85%
Engaging weapon upgrade systems and secrets that encourage exploration.80%
Strong single-player campaign that serves as an excellent entry point for the series.75%

Cons

Technical issues including crashes and FPS drops in particle-heavy areas on modern hardware.60%
Multiplayer mode is largely inactive and suffers from a lack of community engagement.70%
Long levels can occasionally lead to players getting lost or feeling repetitive fatigue.50%
Large installation size of 60GB can be a deterrent for some users.40%

Notable Mentions

Features excellent gyro control implementation with support for mixed inputs.
Highly recommended as a starting point for the modern DOOM trilogy.
Maintains a high level of performance on Steam Deck despite its age.

Confidence: 56%

Based on the 196 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 12, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

888

Peak · last 90 days

2.0K

All-time peak

31.6K

Price

Current price

$19.99

Lowest tracked

$1.99since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week

—

Last 30 days

98%

All-time positive

96%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews221.3K

Positive: 211.4K (96%)Negative: 9.9K (4%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

26h

Avg Playtime at Review

80%

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