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Doom

A Shooter game by id Software, released in 2016

87/100🟠Low Activity🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Developed by id software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and created multiplayer Deathmatch, Doom returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes. Expand your gameplay experience using Doom SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Doom Download Size

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Is Doom Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟠Low Activity
711Players Online

There are currently 711 people playing Doom, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.

Current Activity24h Peak: 853.2
Estimated Match Wait: Slow (3-5 min)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Doom save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Doom\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Doom/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Doom/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Doom Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Doom, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 1189 user configs ↗

Can I Run Doom?

System requirements not available for this title.

Is Doom Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

87
Rated 87 out of 100
Generally Favorable28 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 28 critic reviews, Doom has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 87, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

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