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Doom 3

A Shooter game by id Software, released in 2004

86/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldXboxLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)

A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's (UAC) Mars Research Facility, leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of evil monsters. The path is dark and dangerous, but you'll have an array of weapons--including a pistol, a chainsaw, grenades, and more--to use for protection.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Doom 3 Download Size

The official download size for Doom 3 is 2.2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.13 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2.2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.13USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

3 mins

Is Doom 3 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
29Players Online

There are currently 29 people playing Doom 3, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 34.8
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Doom 3 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Doom3\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/Doom3/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/Doom3/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 3 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Doom 3, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 78 user configs ↗

Can I Run Doom 3?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Doom 3 smoothly, your PC needs at least 384 MB RAM RAM and a 100% DirectX® 9.0b compatible 64MB Hardware Accelerated video card and the lateset drivers or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2.2 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSMicrosoft® Windows® 2000/XP (Does not support Windows Vista/7)
  • ⚡
    CPUPentium®IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon® XP 1500+ processor or higher
  • 🧠
    RAM384 MB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPU100% DirectX® 9.0b compatible 64MB Hardware Accelerated video card and the lateset drivers
Download Size
2.2 GBSmall

Is Doom 3 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

86
Rated 86 out of 100
Generally Favorable6 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 6 critic reviews, Doom 3 has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 86, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

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