Doom It is one of the most iconic shooters and action games in the video game industry, with a story beginning in 1993. Originally created by John Carmack and John Romero and with the support of ID software. “Doom” is a First Person Shooter who in his beginnings showed a simple premise: to put an end to the demons that stood in front of the protagonist with a varied arsenal.
Inspired by Wolfenstein (which had a similar gameplay), the title broke the schemes of the action and became a cultural symbol. Doom It reached its peak, with Doom and Doom II, Doom 64, Doom 3 and currently with the new trilogy. The saga is acclaimed by its users, but the scores fluctuate according to specialized critics. After the most recent release: Doom: The Dark Ages, we bring you the 5 best games of this mythical franchise according to Metacritic.
5. Doom 64
launched as an exclusive of the Nintendo 64 And later with versions for other ecosystems, it is considered a classic. The version for the Nintendo console in 1997, gets to break the schemes of video games launched in said system where the titles were dominated by classification A. With references such as Mario 64 or Mario Kart, the stock titles were limited to 007 and when Doom is released, it is innovative for its users. With a similar gameplay to all the previous titles, but with slightly higher graphics, in the version for Nintendo 64, the role of the space marine is once again taken, defends the Mars military station.
MetaScore: 77
User Score: 7.9
4. Doom II: Hell on Hearth
Doom: Hell on Earth It is a game originally launched in 1994, being a multi-platform title as well. It surpasses its predecessor of 1993 for maturity and has the “icon of sin” as the main main villain. In this second installment, the player assumes the role of the Space Marine “Doom Guy” who fights against the demons that have invaded Earth. With a larger arsenal, secret levels and personalized expansions, Doom II would increase this time exploration. The gameplay of the id Software title would take up the aspects of Wolfenstein’s first and inspiration, but with more narrative quality.
MetaScore: 77
User Score: 8.0
3. Doom: The Dark Ages
Doom: The Dark Ages It is the most recent game in the “Doom” saga released on May 15, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. This is the third installment of Doom’s new video game series that began in 2006 and, according to developers, will continue. The delivery is the prequel to both titles, (2016) and Eternal of 2020, but it generated divided opinions in the specialized critics and fans of the franchise. Many classify it as the best delivery of all and another as a delivery without difficulty. In Doom: The Dark Ages, players take on the role of the Slayer in the Middle Ages, fighting the forces of hell in a medieval world.
MetaScore: 85
User Score: 8.0
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2. Doom (2016)
Doom (2016) It was the rebirth of a saga that was silent for 10 years. with Romero and Carmack at the head of the title and with the support of ID software, is considered the first modern doom. This installment is the favorite of many, as it remembers its first two shots, showing simplicity in the Lore and with a clear objective: to put an end to the devil that is in front of it. The 2016 delivery added a highly acclaimed feature to date: the executions, where the Slayer could end brutality to the demons. This reboot had an incredible reception, as it was fresh air for users of the saga.
MetaScore: 85
User Score: 8.6
and an 8.6 user score
Doom: Eternal
candidate for the game of the year of 2020, we can summarize Eternal Like the most doom of all. This installment is the direct sequel to the 2016 game and shows us, in addition to a simple premise, where the demons invade the Earth, small flashes of the Slayer Lore that would be explained in the DLC The Ancient Gods and that are best explained in Doom: The Dark Ages. This is considered the best game by many fans of the franchise and one of the best FPS and action games ever. It has hours and hours of play and presents a stratoppheric number of enemies, challenging bosses and a complex and improvable arsenal.
Something that distinguishes Eternal from the rest of the titles is the speed of the gameplay and how exciting and frenetic it turns out to be the combination of the music with the battles and executions that, in effect, improve. The exploration turns out to be even more key, since the rewards will be greater for improvement of equipment or obtaining collectibles. However, something that leaves the rod very high is the acquisition of the sentinel sword, which gives even more emotion to the combat.
MetaScore: 88
User Score: 8.6
