Play it if
You want the fastest, most intense shooter on Steam.
Skip it if
You want a slow, tactical shooter.
The hype
“The best shooter in years”
The facts
Superb combat flow, very demanding
Fact sheet
- Players
- Single-player
- Online play
- Yes
- Cross-play
- No
- Solo
- Campaign is single-player
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Typical playtime
- ~22 hours
- Steam Deck
- Verified
1The pitch
Demons have invaded Earth, and the Slayer returns to fight them across a ruined planet and stranger places.
2How it plays
Every weapon and move has a job. You collect health, armour and ammo by attacking in specific ways, so you never stop moving. Battles become a kind of dance.
3Hype vs facts
The hype says the best shooter in years, and the feel justifies it. The facts: it is demanding and the platforming between fights splits players.
4Look & sound
Brutal art direction and a famous metal soundtrack drive every battle.
5Setup & value
It lists at $39.99, runs on Windows and is Verified on Steam Deck.
Best bits
- Incredible combat flow
- Superb soundtrack
- Great performance
Watch out
- Demanding difficulty
- Platforming between fights
Score sheet
- Craft 25%
- 90
- Fun 25%
- 96
- Easy to love 15%
- 80
- Lasting value 20%
- 86
- Value 15%
- 90
90 × 25% + 96 × 25% + 80 × 15% + 86 × 20% + 90 × 15% = 89.20 → 89
The clear verdict
Verdict
“DOOM Eternal is pure adrenaline. If you like shooters at all, it is a safe pick.”
By the Clear Bet Review editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
