Action · May 14, 2025
DOOM: The Dark Ages (2025)
DOOM: The Dark Ages (2025) scores 87% positive on Steam from 21.7k reviews, developed by id Software.
DOOM: The Dark Ages (2025) is a Action title from id Software available on Windows. The title carries a 87% Steam positive rating across 21.7k reviews, 3.5k peak concurrent players, and 28 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.
BECOME THE SLAYER IN A MEDIEVAL WAR AGAINST HELL 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. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, 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 dark fantasy/sci-fi single-player experience that delivers the searing combat and over-the-top visuals of the incomparable DOOM franchise, powered by the latest idTech engine. REIGN IN HELL As the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for. STAND AND FIGHT Experience an epic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage in this cinematic and action-packed story. Bound to serve as the super weapon of gods and kings, the DOOM Slayer fends off demon hordes as their leader seeks to destroy the Slayer and become the only one that is feared. Witness the creation of a legend as the Slayer takes on all of Hell and turns the tide of the war. DISCOVER UNKNOWN REALMS In his quest to crush the legions of Hell, the Slayer must take the fight to never-before-seen realms. Mystery, challenges, and rewards lurk in every shadow of ruined castles, epic battlefields, dark forests, ancient hellscapes, and worlds beyond. Armed with the viciously powerful Shield Saw, cut through a dark world of menace and secrets in id’s largest and most expansive levels to date.
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 14, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base price | $34.99 -50% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Release timeline
DOOM: The Dark Ages launched on May 14, 2025.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Content notes
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate DOOM: The Dark Ages 87% positive across 21.7k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
18.9k positive · 2.8k negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 21.9k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 3.5k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Press quotes
“A Masterclass of FPS Gameplay and Design” Impulse Gamer “id has once again proven…they don't miss” IGN “The Dark Ages is lightning in a bottle” gamingbolt
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Action
Community tag consensus
- Action · 368
- FPS · 351
- Demons · 325
- Dark Fantasy · 317
- Singleplayer · 295
- Sci-fi · 257
- Cinematic · 257
- Gore · 250
- Story Rich · 240
- First-Person · 237
- Atmospheric · 232
- Shooter · 228
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 15 hours, with a median of 14 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 6 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 28 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish – Latin America.
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Spanish – Latin America, Japanese, Turkish.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was DOOM: The Dark Ages released?
DOOM: The Dark Ages was released on May 14, 2025 by id Software.
Is DOOM: The Dark Ages worth playing?
Based on 21.7k Steam reviews, DOOM: The Dark Ages holds a 87% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does DOOM: The Dark Ages support?
DOOM: The Dark Ages runs natively on Windows.
How much does DOOM: The Dark Ages cost?
Base price on Steam is $34.99 (before seasonal discounts).