How long is DOOM: The Dark Ages?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 26 h; those who don't, 20 h.

How much does DOOM: The Dark Ages cost?

DOOM: The Dark Ages is currently 26,39€ (67% off) on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit Processeur : 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) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 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) Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Set

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit Processeur : 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) Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Sett

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Community hit

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Released May 14, 2025

Action

sample: 500 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)

88/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 42,110 reviews (« Very Positive »)

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Combat is the beating heart of DOOM: The Dark Ages, surfacing in 17 of the most‑frequent keywords. Steam users have rated it Very Positive, with 88 % of 42,110 reviews rating it favorably.

What it's about: DOOM: The Dark Ages est un prequel aux titres acclamés par la critique DOOM (2016) et DOOM Eternal, racontant les origines épiques de la colère du DOOM Slayer. Enfilez les bottes tâchées de sang du DOOM Slayer afin de découvrir l’histoire inédite d’une sinistre guerre médiévale contre l’Enfer.

In-game

« A few hours before the release of Revelations and today Microslop laid off around half of iD Software. I raise my glass to one of the most memorable and incredible trilogies of recent times in our hobby! »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played16753

« I feel bad for Mick Gordon, but this is an amazing game. Art direction is top tier, and im glad gameplay is not just copy of Doom Eternal because Doom Eternal already exists. »

👍 anonymous review · 52 h played41

« It’s okay at best. Maybe worth trying at 50% off or more, but not worth paying full price. »

👍 anonymous review · 20 h played721

« amazing fast-paced action gameplay, with a story that is actually not that bad. easy and straightforward achievements that you can 100% them in the first playthrough under 20 hours. recommended. »

👍 anonymous review · 19 h played3111

« Oh I understand now - Microsoft saw this DLC being developed and thought it was just TOO DAMN GOOD, so they had to gut id Software to make it fair on everyone else making shooters. Got it. Idiots. »

👍 anonymous review · 55 h played1

« It's not as good as Eternal for me. But, it is still a phenomenal game. »

👍 anonymous review · 53 h played1

« mehhhh , its alright but not enough content or playtime to keep you interested for very long. The first one felt longer.... good gameplay but my god not worth the 70$ price tag. wouldnt spend more than 30$ on a game like this. »

👎 anonymous review · 15 h played10111

« forced ray-tracing is ridiculous. barely looks any better than eternal but runs infinitely worse. what happened to optimizing games? also, ♥♥♥♥ marty stratton for what he did to mick gordon »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played5332

« the dark age era and the Doom franchise don't work together; weapons are not what I'm expeting for a Doom game. The movement/speed of the game make it messy. Positive point, the graphisms are beautiful. »

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played

« Shader stutter omniprésent. 0/20 »

👎 anonymous review · 5 h played

« Je n'ai rien compris à ce dernier Doom, il est bien trop répétitif et chiant! »

👎 anonymous review · 32 h played

« If you think Doom Eternal took things too far with how you have to handle demons in very specific ways, give The Dark Ages a shot. The game is more grounded, but with the shield introduced to the gameplay still lots of fun. »

👍 anonymous review · 1 h played111

In players' words

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played16753

👎 anonymous review · 15 h played10111

« I feel bad for Mick Gordon, but this is an amazing game. Art direction is top tier, and im glad gameplay is not just copy of Doom Eternal because Doom Eternal already exists. »

👍 anonymous review · 52 h played41

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played5332

« It’s okay at best. Maybe worth trying at 50% off or more, but not worth paying full price. »

👍 anonymous review · 20 h played721

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played

👍 anonymous review · 19 h played3111

« Shader stutter omniprésent. 0/20 »

👎 anonymous review · 5 h played

👍 anonymous review · 55 h played1

« Je n'ai rien compris à ce dernier Doom, il est bien trop répétitif et chiant! »

👎 anonymous review · 32 h played

« It's not as good as Eternal for me. But, it is still a phenomenal game. »

👍 anonymous review · 53 h played1

👍 anonymous review · 1 h played111

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

87 % pos · n=105

Content / longevity

80 % pos · n=44

Graphics / art

73 % pos · n=22

Performance

43 % pos · n=21

Story / writing

91 % pos · n=11

Audio / music

64 % pos · n=11

Value for money

75 % pos · n=4

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=1

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	105	91	9	5
Content / longevity	44	35	4	5
Graphics / art	22	16	2	4
Performance	21	9	2	10
Story / writing	11	10	1	0
Audio / music	11	7	2	2
Value for money	4	3	0	1
Stability / bugs	1	0	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 h.

<2h

58 % (n=19)

2-10h

85 % (n=71)

10-25h

90 % (n=148)

>25h

90 % (n=262)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 23, 2025 · All-time low: €26.39 (Feb 02, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 30,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

DOOM THE DARK AGES : UN GROS GÂCHIS ? TEST

JVONE

DOOM The Dark Ages le TEST et avis COMPLET : l'épisode le plus DÉCEVANT de la série ?

Bibi300

Doom: The Dark Ages est il l'épisode de trop?

Monsieur Plouf

J'ai fini DOOM The Dark Ages : UN JEU TOTALEMENT DIFFÉRENT ! (Test, Note & Gameplay 4K)

JEUXACTU

DOOM The Dark Ages : Le GRAND TEST 🔥 ENFER ou PARADIS ? Verdict musclé 🔥

Julien Chièze

DOOM: The Dark Ages - Before You Buy

gameranx

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h06

Popular clips

Dans 20-30 ans

BenZaie · 227 views

Godlike timing!

Elajjaz · 1,425 views

gnomed right on the drop

Elajjaz · 973 views

Post When Ass in my Ass

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Strengths

Gameplay dominates praise: 91 positive mentions out of 105.
Story nearly unanimous: 10 positive mentions out of 11.
Graphics earn strong approval: 16 positive mentions out of 22.
Content offers lasting value: 35 positive mentions out of 44.

Weaknesses

Performance struggles to keep pace: only 9 positive versus 10 negative mentions out of 21.
Bugs surface occasionally: 1 negative mention out of 1.

Who is it for?

Fans of fast‑paced, gun‑heavy action who relish relentless combat will find it compelling, especially those who appreciate deep content and cinematic visuals.

Is DOOM: The Dark Ages worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 88% of 42,110 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 26,39€ (67% off).

Verdict

DOOM: The Dark Ages delivers an exhilarating combat experience backed by strong gameplay, story, and visual design, but its technical hiccups may dampen the thrill for some. Players seeking high‑octane action and generous content will likely overlook the performance woes, while those sensitive to frame‑rate issues should temper expectations.

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