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DOOM 3

Horror-focused first-person shooter in a demon-infested Mars research facility

id Software · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released Oct 15, 2012

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Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 9,872
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 68 in 30 days
Players
49
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jan 26, 2023
Minimum PC
HD 5750
3 GB RAM · 11 GB disk
Full requirements

What is DOOM 3?

A first-person horror shooter set in a Mars research facility overrun by demons. As one of the few survivors, you shoot demons while fighting your way through the facility and into hell. The collection includes the original game and Resurrection of Evil expansion, plus the remastered BFG Edition with The Lost Mission.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy sudden scares alongside first-person gunfights
  • +you want to choose between original and remastered versions

Not for you if...

  • −you want a shooter with a consistently fast pace
  • −you find dark environments frustrating to navigate

What players say

85% of 9,872 reviews are positive · 91% of 68 in the last 30 days

Players praise the horror atmosphere, lighting, and sound design. Some complain about repetitive corridors and enemy ambushes, while others say the BFG Edition's brighter lighting and always-available flashlight weaken the original's atmosphere. Recent players also report launch failures and crashes.

Players over time

▲ +17% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 71 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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How many players finish DOOM 3?

14% of Steam players have unlocked «DOOMed Recruit», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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DOOM 3 system requirements

Minimum: HD 5750, 3 GB RAM, 11 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows vista/ Windows 7
Processor
2.0 GHz dual core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
11 GB

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista-64/ Windows 7-64
Processor
2.4 GHz dual core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM
Memory
3 GB system RAM
Storage
11 GB
Notes
3D Monitor + compatible glasses

Does DOOM 3 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does DOOM 3 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Gamepad not enabled by default
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
65
Steam features
Family Sharing
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese.

Does DOOM 3 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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