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Steam app 3017860 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:09 UTC

DOOM: The Dark Ages

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. 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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DOOM: The Dark Ages Steam header artwork
id SoftwareBethesda Softworks
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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:09 UTC
App ID
3017860
Product type
Game
Developer
id Software
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release date
14 May, 2025
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Denuvo Anti-Tamper
Achievements
38
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading Cards#category_contrast_controlsSubtitle OptionsSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Color AlternativesAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSurround Sound

Popular tags

ActionFPSDemonsDark FantasySingleplayerGoreSci-fiFirst-PersonCinematicShooterStory RichAtmosphericLore-RichDragonsMechsAdventureFast-PacedBoomer ShooterGreat SoundtrackViolent
About this gameFull description from Steam
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.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 7 regional ratings

Content notice

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence

Regional ratings

CSRRRViolence
DEJUS18Extreme Violence · Inappropriate Language · Sensitive Themes
ESRBmIntense Violence · Blood and Gore
IGRS18Kekerasan · Horor
NZOFLCr16Graphic violence and horror
OFLCr18High Impact Violence · High Impact Blood and Gore
PEGI18Violence
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: 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

Recommended: 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

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages15 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Arabic
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Turkish

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

38 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
A Dark BeginningHidden achievement
Supersized BrawlHidden achievement
Bringing the House DownHidden achievement
JailbreakHidden achievement
Too Angry to DieHidden achievement
Argent ReturnHidden achievement
The Only Thing They FearHidden achievement
Game CompleteHidden achievement
Vagary Down!Hidden achievement
Agaddon Champion Down!Hidden achievement

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