Doom Eternal vs Doom: The Dark Ages
Which game? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Doom Eternal 2020 61% · #203 in the world
- Doom: The Dark Ages 2025 39% · #682 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Doom Eternal over Doom: The Dark Ages, 61% to 39%. Doom Eternal is #203 of the 1,100 video games in the world ranking and Doom: The Dark Ages #682; among the 199 from the 2020s, they are #23 and #96.
The case for each
Doom Eternal: id Software's 2020 sequel to Doom (2016): fast, acrobatic combat where you dash, double jump and juggle weapons, to Mick Gordon's heavy-metal soundtrack.
Doom: The Dark Ages: id Software's 2025 prequel: the Doom Slayer in a dark medieval war, with a shield saw, a flail, a cyber-dragon and a giant mech. Heavier fights where you stand your ground.
Side by side
| Doom Eternal | Doom: The Dark Ages | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #203 | #682 |
| Year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genre | First-person shooter / Twitch shooter | First-person shooter |