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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

DOOM + DOOM II

DOOM + DOOM II

Quality
78Popularity
36Value
42
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-59% $4.13
Buy Now
VS
DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

Quality
57Popularity
60Value
42
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

DOOM + DOOM II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

12
DOOM + DOOM II
12 of 14 metrics
DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.89 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.40 Wins
$6.88 -
Best Current Discount
-51% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.7% positive Wins
67.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
24.6K Wins
5.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
23.8K Wins
3.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
805 Wins
1.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
218 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
24.6K Wins
5.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2007 -
Oct 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDOOM + DOOM II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleDOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
DOOM + DOOM II
DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

DOOM + DOOM II

DOOM + DOOM II

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -59% $4.13Buy Now
Steam
Steam +142% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +142% $9.99View
DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DOOM + DOOM II

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

97% positive (24,628 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
24,628 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.13 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.40 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-20% minor player decrease
231 concurrent players — smaller but active
24,628 total reviews — proven game with large community

DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

67% positive (5,290 reviews) — mixed opinions
5,290 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDOOM + DOOM IIDOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One
Release Date
August 3, 2007
October 20, 2020
Developers
Nightdive Studios, id Software
id Software
Publishers
Bethesda
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
33

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DOOM + DOOM II

Recommended

OS Version: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600k @3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2GHz
Memory: 8GB System RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 TI (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) or Intel Arc A380 in 3840x2160
Direct X: Version 12
Disk Space: Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive

DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or better, or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), NVIDIA GeForce 970 (4GB), AMD RX 480 (8GB)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: ( 1080p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings ) - *On NVIDIA GTX 970 cards Texture Quality should be set to Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DOOM + DOOM II or DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One?

DOOM + DOOM II won the comparison against DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is DOOM + DOOM II worth buying over DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One?

Based on the metrics, DOOM + DOOM II won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC

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