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DOOMVSF.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

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

DOOM

DOOM

Quality
92Popularity
42Value
72
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−80% $4.06
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Quality
81Popularity
30Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−93% $1.10
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Winner

DOOM wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

11
DOOM
11 of 15 metrics
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.06 -
$1.20 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.40 -
$1.10 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
219 price changes Wins
35 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
79/100 -
Steam Review Score
95.6% positive Wins
83.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
153.6K Wins
5.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
146.9K Wins
4.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.7K -
938 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
782 Wins
33 -
Steam Recommendations
152.9K Wins
5.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
54 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
May 2016 Wins
Feb 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDOOM

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeF.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
DOOM
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

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

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Steam
Steam +392% $19.99View
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Green Man Gaming +392% $19.99View
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1263% $14.99View
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Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1263% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

DOOM

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

96% positive (153,604 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
153,604 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.06 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

793 concurrent players — smaller but active
117 new reviews — still being discovered
153,604 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

83% positive (5,588 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
5,588 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.10 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +39% player growth
39 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDOOMF.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Release Date
May 12, 2016
February 12, 2009
Developers
id Software
Monolith
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
54

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DOOM

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
  • Storage: 55 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Recommended

Recommended
  • Operating System: Windows® XP SP3/Vista SP1
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz processor family/Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (required for MP host)
  • Memory: 1.5GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 12GB Available Hard Disk Space
  • Video Card: Fully DX9-compliant graphics card with 512MB (SM 3.0). NVidia® 8600 GTS or ATI® HD 2900 XT
  • DirectX® Version: 9.0c
  • Sound: DX9.0c compliant
  • Internet Connection: Broadband (768kbit/sec upstream required to host 16 players)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DOOM or F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin?

DOOM won the comparison against F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 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 worth buying over F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC

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