Doom turned 10 years old today. id Software's 2016 reboot launched to critical acclaim and strong sales, becoming one of the definitive modern shooters. The game returns to the series' fast-paced, glory-kill-focused roots after years of slower, more methodical entries in the franchise.
Steam is running a massive sale on the title right now. Doom sits at just $2, a 90 percent discount from its original $20 price point. This is the standard edition, not the deluxe version, but at that price the value proposition is overwhelming.
The 2016 Doom still holds up remarkably well. The campaign delivers visceral combat across intricate arenas packed with demon variety. Multiplayer remains active on PC, though the player base has naturally fragmented since launch. The game runs on id Tech, the in-house engine that prioritizes performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.
This sale comes roughly a year after Doom Eternal launched in 2020, which continued the franchise's momentum with even more elaborate combat mechanics and a larger campaign. Both games cemented the reboot era as a legitimate successor to the 1993 original and its immediate sequel.
For players who skipped the 2016 entry or veteran fans looking to revisit it, $2 represents an unbeatable price. The game delivers dozens of hours of single-player content and remains one of the fastest, most aggressive shooters available on PC. At that discount, passing on Doom becomes indefensible.