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Doom
DoomBrutal, fast‑paced shooter battling demons on Mars.
Painkiller
PainkillerFast‑paced, demon‑slaying shooter with relentless action
Overview
Description

Doom returns as a modern‑day shooter where relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fluid movement define intense first‑person combat. As the lone DOOM Marine, you fight through the Union Aerospace Corporation’s Mars facility to stop the demonic invasion. The game offers a single‑player campaign, competitive multiplayer modes, and co‑operative play, plus the SnapMap editor for creating and sharing custom content with the community.

Painkiller thrusts players into a gothic, horror‑infused world where they battle hordes of undead and demonic foes. With its classic arena shooter mechanics, the game delivers intense, fast‑fire combat across varied, atmospheric levels. The title offers both a gritty single‑player campaign and robust multiplayer modes, letting you duel friends or strangers in frantic deathmatches. Its blend of shooter, puzzle, action, and horror elements creates a uniquely challenging experience for fans of retro FPS games.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of fast, violent FPS
Classic FPS and horror fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$19.99−67%
release date
2016-05-12
2004-04-12
Specifications
developer
id Software
People Can Fly, MachineWorks Northwest
publisher
Bethesda Softworks
DreamCatcher Interactive, MachineWorks Northwest
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
87/100+5%
83/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • High‑octane, fast gameplay
  • Extensive weapon variety
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • SnapMap empowers community creation
  • Addictive fast‑paced combat
  • Rich variety of weapons
  • Atmospheric horror visuals
  • Strong multiplayer community
Cons
  • Steep difficulty for newcomers
  • Limited narrative depth
  • Performance issues on older hardware
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Limited customization options
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