Doom: The Dark Ages

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About the Game 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.

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Developer:
id Software
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Engine:
id Tech 8
Release date:
14 May 2025
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About the Game

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.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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)
Memory:
16 GB RAM
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)
Storage:
100 GB available space
Additional Notes:
1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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)
Memory:
32 GB RAM
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)
Storage:
100 GB available space
Additional Notes:
1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required

User reviews

Lunkik
Not recommended | 18 Jul 2026
23.5h played

Personally, the game felt rushed. The game is nowhere near as difficult as DOOM 2016 or Eternal. Even on max difficulty this game was a walk in the park. It's also BS that you need 8gb of Vram just to play, there's no

Helpful: 2
Gaoxing
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
65.5h played

honestly, not much needs to be said. this is what a good game looks like. Fast gameplay, can play over and over. Truly a goated game to play in a desert full of trash

Helpful: 0
SleepyPassenger
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
14.5h played

Gave a second chance to this game and it is a lot better. I appreciate how different it is from Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal. Runs like a dream (it scales down all the way to a SteamDeck).

Helpful: 0
OttElefant
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
55.2h played

Had mad fun playing the new trilogy. In times of aaa slop and half baked game releases ID always managed to deliver straight fire. Games run perfectly fine on my 6 year old rig and look beautiful. Gameplay is smooth and

Helpful: 0
will.c.bro.26
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
40.0h played

Buy this game. It took me forever to feel motivated to play but once i started I couldnt stop. Once again, SO many new mechanics were introduced. Frickin loved the combat and parrying in this game. The cutscenes in

Helpful: 0
iBlindMan
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
30.6h played

Well optimized and a 'Hell of a Blast.' As it can effect your gameplay I recommend viewing the BenchmarKing Youtube Optimization Settings guide to get the most out of this game's experience. I have played through all

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