A modern revival of a classic has been reduced to an astronomically cheap price, ahead of a new entry in the series later this year.
If you were listing the most influential first person shooters in video game history, 1993’s Doom would unquestionably be top of the list.
The game popularised the entire genre and has been iterated upon with various sequels since, but its relevance with modern audiences was given a fresh rip and tear in 2016’s Doom by original developer id Software.
This modern refresh of Doom is now cheaper than ever on Steam at just £1.59. That’s so cheap, it’s less than a McDonald’s double cheeseburger and practically every beverage at Starbucks.
This price is only available until Thursday, March 20, so you may have to act fast. If you fancy picking up the entire Doom saga, including its sequel Doom Eternal and all the retro classics, there’s also a Doom Anthology bundle which is 74% off at £21.64.
If you’re on console, unfortunately the cheapest way to play Doom is through a subscription to Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus Extra. The game is available to buy on PlayStation and Xbox at £15.99, and on Nintendo Switch for £16.99, although it is often discounted.
If you’re on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, you can also pick up the Doom Eternal Deluxe Edition, which includes the brutal Ancient Ones DLC, for only £14.99 as part of a PlayStation Store sale.
The sequel is an even better game, with improved variety and a more complex story.
This is all necessary homework for the upcoming sequel Doom: The Dark Ages, which is technically a prequel to 2016’s Doom. The new game looks set to switch up the combat with less emphasis on platforming and more on blocking with a shield in its ‘techno-medieval’ setting.
Doom: The Dark Ages is set to launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 15, 2025.
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