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DOOM

DOOM (2016) is id Software's revival of the franchise with fast, aggressive FPS combat built around constant movement and resource pickup through 'glory kills' on staggered enemies. The campaign spans 13 levels with a metal soundtrack and is included with all DLC. Multiplayer modes were added in updates. It marked a deliberate departure from cover-based modern shooters.

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DOOM

Games like DOOM

  • Other titles in the same genre
  • Popular indie releases
  • Games with similar mechanics

Good for

  • FPS players who want high-intensity, movement-dependent arena combat
  • Those who want a complete single-player FPS campaign without extraction shooter complexity
  • Metal soundtrack and demon-slaying aesthetic fans
  • Players who enjoy unlocking weapon mods through gameplay rather than microtransactions

Avoid if

  • You prefer tactical cover-based shooters or slower-paced FPS gameplay
  • Multiplayer is your focus — DOOM 2016's MP is less active than Eternal's
  • The heavy metal aesthetic and gore is unappealing
  • You want narrative depth beyond the minimal story framing

Why pick DOOM

The catalogue tracks 1 genre signals for DOOM, and a few of them line up in ways that make this entry stand out from the rest of our action shelf:

  • Broad audience appeal — 4 distinct player profiles call DOOM out as a fit, which is unusual for the action category
  • Strong family resemblance to 3 other entries we track — if you've enjoyed one of those, the transition into DOOM is short
  • Released 2016 — DOOM has had time for community patches and community-made guides to mature

How we look at action games

DOOM is one of those entries that survives contact with a wide range of players — the 'Good for' list spans multiple play styles, so DOOM is harder to bounce off than most action entries in this catalogue. At $19.99, DOOM sits in the standard indie band. Cross-check DOOM's runtime via HowLongToBeat in the sidebar before pulling the trigger.

We don't try to declare DOOM "great" or "bad" — those words don't survive contact with how different players use their gaming time. Instead we ask three questions for every entry in our action catalogue: who is this for (the 'Good for' list), who will bounce off (the 'Avoid if' list), and what does it remind us of (the 'Games like' list). Match those signals against your own taste before trusting any single review score on DOOM.

Frequently asked questions

Who is DOOM really for?

Based on the audience profile above, DOOM fits a broad indie audience. The 'Avoid if' list above is honest about who will bounce off it.

How forgiving is the difficulty in DOOM?

Indie action games often skip difficulty sliders, so the curve is what it is. If reflexes or precise inputs are flagged in 'Avoid if', expect a stiff curve. Genre veterans report most action indies in this database take 8-20 hours to clear.

Is DOOM worth the asking price?

$19.99 is the standard indie price band. Worth waiting for a 30-50% sale if you're unsure, since most indies hit that discount within 6 months.

What should I play if I want something like DOOM but already finished it?

The "Games like DOOM" list above is hand-curated — start there. The "You might also like" sidebar surfaces other entries in our database that share at least one genre tag, which catches looser matches the manual list might miss.

How long does DOOM take to beat?

Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist). For most action games in this database, expect 6-15 hours for the main story, double that for completion.