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DOOM: The Dark AgesVSShadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

DOOM: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Quality
72Popularity
37Value
68
EnebaBest price· Eneba · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 11 hours
−63% $18.66
Buy
VS
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

ActionAdventureCinematicFunnyFirst-Person +15
Quality
68Popularity
30Value
39
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−77% $9.32
Buy

Winner

DOOM: The Dark Ages wins 9 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.

Buy on Eneba
9
DOOM: The Dark Ages
9 of 14 metrics
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.66 -
$9.32 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$18.18 -
$7.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
169 price changes Wins
65 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
71/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.1% positive Wins
69.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
32.6K Wins
4.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
28.7K Wins
3.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.9K -
1.5K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
895 Wins
9 -
Steam Recommendations
32.2K Wins
4.7K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
38
38
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
May 2025 Wins
Mar 2022 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDOOM: The Dark Ages

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

Wait for SaleShadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
DOOM: The Dark Ages
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

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: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages

4 Stores
Eneba
Eneba −63% $18.66Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +43% $26.77View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +168% $49.99View
Steam
Steam +168% $49.99View
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $9.32Buy
Steam
Steam$39.99View

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

88% positive (32,595 reviews): very positive reception
32,595 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$18.66: reasonable price
63% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($18.18)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 14% in recent days
1,055 concurrent players: solid base
107 new reviews: still being discovered
32,595 total reviews: proven game with large community

Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

Quality

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

69% positive (4,852 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 71/100: generally favorable from critics
4,852 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$9.32: very accessible price
77% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($7.99)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 17% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDOOM: The Dark AgesShadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
Release date
May 14, 2025
March 1, 2022
Developers
id Software
Flying Wild Hog
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38
38

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
  • Processor: AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better)
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better)
  • Storage: 100 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required

Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8 * 3200) or equivalent. Intel Core i7-6950X (10 * 3000) or equivalent.
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 (8192 VRAM) or equivalent. GeForce GTX 1080 (8192 MB) or equivalent.
  • Storage: 31 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: The Recommended Specification listed allows gameplay experience at 60 FPS on average while using High graphical settings and 1080p resolution.
Which is better: DOOM: The Dark Ages or Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition?

DOOM: The Dark Ages won the comparison against Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition 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: The Dark Ages worth buying over Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition?

Based on the metrics, DOOM: The Dark Ages 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. DOOM: The Dark Ages currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC

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