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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

The official download size for Doom is 55 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $3.30 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

55GB

Est. SSD Cost

$3.30USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1h 15m

Is Doom Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟠Low Activity
598Players Online

There are currently 598 people playing Doom, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.

Current Activity24h Peak: 717.6
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.

Steam Cloud Supported
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 1169 user configs ↗

Can I Run Doom?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Doom smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better or equivalent GPU. Plan for 55 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
  • 💾
    Storage55 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
  • 💾
    Storage55 GB available space
Download Size
55 GBLarge

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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