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DOOM: The Dark Ages

Dark fantasy FPS with shield parries and demon-filled medieval battlefields

id Software · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released May 14, 2025

Action

DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 34K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
89% of 528 in 30 days
Players
471
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Oct 7, 2026
Minimum PC
RTX 2060 SUPER
16 GB RAM · 100 GB disk
Full requirements

What is DOOM: The Dark Ages?

A single-player first-person shooter and prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, set during a dark fantasy and sci-fi medieval war against Hell. As the Doom Slayer, you cross large levels and fight demon hordes with guns, melee attacks, and the Shield Saw while bound to serve gods and kings.

For you if...

  • +you prefer heavier, stand-your-ground combat over constant aerial movement
  • +you enjoy dark fantasy mixed with science fiction
  • +you want a cinematic single-player shooter campaign

Not for you if...

  • −you mainly want competitive or cooperative multiplayer modes
  • −you dislike graphic gore and constant demon combat
  • −you prefer compact stages with little exploration

What players say

87% of 33,952 reviews are positive · 89% of 528 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the Shield Saw and parry system, the heavier combat style, and the dark medieval art direction. Common complaints call the combat repetitive and less fluid than earlier modern entries, with overused parries, bloated levels, underwhelming mech and dragon sections, and a less memorable soundtrack. Many also consider the campaign poor value at full price.

Players over time

▼ -42% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,054 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Sep 25, 2026620
Sep 24, 2026590
Sep 23, 2026571
Sep 23, 2026615
Sep 22, 2026674
Sep 21, 20261,054

How many players finish DOOM: The Dark Ages?

39% of Steam players have unlocked «Game Complete», 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

DOOM: The Dark Ages screenshot 1

DOOM: The Dark Ages system requirements

Minimum: RTX 2060 SUPER, 16 GB RAM, 100 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

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)
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)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
100 GB available space
Notes
1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
Processor
AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better)
Graphics
NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better)
Memory
32 GB RAM
Storage
100 GB available space
Notes
1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required

Does DOOM: The Dark Ages have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does DOOM: The Dark Ages run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo Anti-Tamper
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
38
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, HDR
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese. Text only: Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does DOOM: The Dark Ages 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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