DOOM vs DOOM 3
DOOM is an FPS horror game from id Software (2016) while DOOM 3 is an FPS horror game (2004).
Quick answer: DOOM 3 has the higher Metacritic, 87 to 85.
What each one is
DOOM is filed under FPS and Horror. In contrast, DOOM 3 under FPS and Horror.
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Doom 3 is a 2004 first-person shooter survival horror game developed by id Software and published by Activision. It was originally released for Windows on August 3, 2004, before being adapted for Linux later that year, and ported by Aspyr Media for Mac OS X in 2005. Vicarious Visions ported the game to the Xbox, releasing it worldwide on April 4, 2005.
Story, characters and reception
Reception
In 1996, Next Generation ranked the series as the 19th top game of all time, for how "despite the hundreds of copycat titles, no one has ever been able to equal id's original, pulsing classic. " In 1999, Next Generation listed the Doom series as number 25 on their "Top 50 Games of All Time," commenting that, "despite the graphic advances since Doom was released, the pixilated Barons of Hell and Cyber Demons still rank as some of the scariest things that… (Wikipedia)
Plot
Setting Doom 3 is set on the planet Mars in the year 2145. According to the game's backstory, the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) has grown to become the largest corporate entity in existence with near-unlimited funds and has set up a research facility on Mars. At this base, the UAC are able to conduct research into several scientific areas, including advanced weapons development, biological research, space exploration and teleportation, outside of… (Wikipedia)
Characters
There are five main characters in Doom 3 . The player assumes the role of an anonymous Space Marine corporal who has just arrived on the UAC's Mars base. The player's non-commissioned officer in-charge is Master Sergeant Thomas Kelly (voiced by Neil Ross ) who gives the player objectives and advice over the player's radio for the first half of the game. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Critical Reception Doom 3 received a favorable reception from critics, with the PC version of the game holding an 87 percent score and an 88 percent score at the review compilation sites Metacritic and GameRankings respectively. Much praise was given to the quality of Doom 3 s graphics and presentation; GameSpot described the game's environments as "convincingly lifelike, densely atmospheric, and surprisingly expansive", while PC Gamer UK described the… (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| DOOM | DOOM 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 8.6/10 | — |
| Steam rating | Overwhelmingly Positive (96%, 221,344) | — |
| Critic aggregate | 85/100 | 87/100 |
| Price | $19.99 | Unknown |
| Install size | 55 GB | — |
| Steam Deck | verified | Untested |
| Released | 2016 | 2004 |
| Developer | id Software | — |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
DOOM vs DOOM 3, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
DOOMFPS horror gameDOOM 3FPS horror gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
DOOMFPS, Gore, ActionDOOM 3No descriptive tagsThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
DOOMMetacritic 85DOOM 3 ✓Metacritic 87Metacritic's critic aggregate, from the game's Wikipedia reception where it was never on Steam.
Content and scale
DOOM221,344 reviews · 1 add-on · 55 GBDOOM 3—Reach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
DOOM$19.99DOOM 3UnknownRead live from Steam and subject to change.
DOOM 3 takes 1 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
Which to pick, by what you want
- The better reviewed of the two: DOOM 3 (Metacritic 87)
Where they differ
FPSGoreActionShooterGreat SoundtrackDemons
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, DOOM is demanding, for players who want a challenge. DOOM 3 is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| DOOM | DOOM 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB | — |
| Minimum CPU | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 | — |
| Minimum RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Install size | 55 GB | — |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: DOOM · DOOM 3.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 4 accessibility features for DOOM and 0 for DOOM 3. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are DOOM and DOOM 3 in scope?
DOOM has drawn 221,344 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 55 GB. DOOM 3 lists little scope data.
Is DOOM or DOOM 3 better?
Neither carries enough reviews for us to score it reliably, so we do not call a winner. The table above shows what each does have.
Which is cheaper, DOOM or DOOM 3?
One or both do not have a current listed price, so a straight comparison is not possible. See the table above.
Should I get DOOM or DOOM 3?
DOOM 3 has the higher Metacritic, 87 to 85. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
Related comparisons
All comparisonsHow we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.