DOOM vs Wolfenstein: The New Order
DOOM is an FPS horror game from id Software (2016) while Wolfenstein: The New Order is an FPS action-adventure game (2014).
Quick answer: DOOM rates higher, 8.6 to 7.9 on the GamingPickz Score.
What each one is
DOOM is filed under FPS and Horror. In contrast, Wolfenstein: The New Order under FPS and Action-Adventure.
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Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.
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 and characters The New Order is set in alternate history where Nazi Germany deploys advanced technologies to turn the tide against the Allies and ultimately win World War II , taking over most of the world. Its storyline is loosely connected to 2009's Wolfenstein and features returning characters Kreisau Circle leader Caroline Becker ( Bonita Friedericy ) and SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer Wilhelm "Deathshead" Strasse ( Dwight Schultz ), the nemesis of… (Wikipedia)
Characters
The team attempted to develop characters that offer a unique experience to the game. "The overarching goal for us was about building an ensemble of genuinely interesting characters we wanted to interact with", said Matthies. They strived to connect the thoughts and actions of all characters to the human experience, allowing players to know "why a person is doing what they are doing". (Wikipedia)
Reception
Critical response Reception Wolfenstein: The New Order received "generally favorable" reviews, according to the review aggregator website Metacritic . The combat mechanics of the game received praise. Daniel Hindes of GameSpot felt that the intensity and variety of the combat in the game has granted the series "a breath of fresh air", and believes that it managed to fulfill his nostalgic expectations from the series. (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| DOOM | Wolfenstein: The New Order | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Steam rating | Overwhelmingly Positive (96%, 221,344) | Very Positive (92%, 62,216) |
| Critic aggregate | 85/100 | 81/100 |
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| Install size | 55 GB | 50 GB |
| Steam Deck | verified | verified |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Developer | id Software | — |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
DOOM vs Wolfenstein: The New Order, 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 gameWolfenstein: The New OrderFPS action-adventure gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
DOOMFPS, Gore, ActionWolfenstein: The New OrderFPS, Action, Alternate HistoryThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
DOOM ✓Score 8.6 · 96% on Steam · 85 criticWolfenstein: The New OrderScore 7.9 · 92% on Steam · 81 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
DOOM221,344 reviews · 1 add-on · 55 GBWolfenstein: The New Order62,216 reviews · 1 add-on · 50 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
DOOM$19.99Wolfenstein: The New Order$19.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
DOOMVerifiedWolfenstein: The New OrderVerifiedValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
DOOM takes 1 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueDOOM and Wolfenstein: The New Order on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
- Multi-platform
- PC
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: DOOM (GamingPickz Score 8.6)
- Lighter on storage: Wolfenstein: The New Order (50 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: DOOM (221,344 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
FPSGoreActionShooterGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonSingleplayerSci-fi
Where they differ
DemonsMultiplayerFast-PacedHorrorClassicBlood
Alternate HistoryWorld War IIStory RichStealthWarOld School
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. Wolfenstein: The New Order is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| DOOM | Wolfenstein: The New Order | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 50 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: DOOM · Wolfenstein: The New Order.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 4 accessibility features for DOOM and 4 for Wolfenstein: The New Order. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are DOOM and Wolfenstein: The New Order in scope?
DOOM has drawn 221,344 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 55 GB. Wolfenstein: The New Order has drawn 62,216 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 50 GB.
Is DOOM or Wolfenstein: The New Order better?
By the GamingPickz Score, DOOM rates higher (8.6 to 7.9). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, DOOM or Wolfenstein: The New Order?
DOOM is cheaper right now at $19.99, against $19.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Should I get DOOM or Wolfenstein: The New Order?
DOOM rates higher, 8.6 to 7.9 on the GamingPickz Score. 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.
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How 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.