Research-backed game lineage

Doom

Doom is included in the Series Atlas after independent recognition and an authoritative game-by-game roster audit. Editions, simple ports, DLC, bundles, canceled projects, and cameo-only appearances are excluded.

9 curated games 1994–2025 release span 0 connected branches
Doom II: Hell on Earth coverDoom 64 coverDoom 3 coverDoom coverDoom VFR cover

Genre profile

Primary-root profile.

The researched entries keep a consistent primary-root profile.

Observed shapeShooter9 researched entries
Primary roots
Shooter7
Frameworks
02Shooter199403Shooter199704Shooter200408Shooter201609Shooter201711Unclassified201912Shooter202016Unclassified202417Shooter2025

Subgenres representedFirst-Person Shooter 6Boomer Shooter 1

Entry points

Starting points.

Use the researched chronology, ratings, and remake relationships to select a starting title.

Chronological startDoom II: Hell on EarthMainline · 1994Highest ratedDoomMainline · 2016Most recent mainlineDoom: The Dark AgesMainline · 2025Remaster routeFinal DoomRemaster · 2019

Release chronology

All researched entries.

Ordered by researched series position, then original release date. Ports, DLC, and duplicate editions are intentionally excluded.

9 games in this lineage

02 Doom II: Hell on Earth cover
Mainline1994

Doom II: Hell on Earth

Doom II: Hell on Earth is a first-person shooter developed by id Software and released in 1994 as a sequel to the original Doom. The game continues the story, with players battling through Earth after it has been invaded by demonic forces. Gameplay remains similar to its predecessor, featuring fast-paced combat, maze-like levels, and an array of weapons, including the introduction of the powerful Super Shotgun. Doom II also adds new enemy types, such as the Arch-vile and the Mancubus, increasing the game's challenge. Initially released for MS-DOS, Doom II has since been ported to numerous platforms, becoming a cornerstone of the FPS genre.

Sep 30, 199485/100
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03 Doom 64 cover
Mainline1997

Doom 64

You killed the Demons once, they were all dead. Or so you thought... A single Demon Entity escaped detection. Systematically it altered decaying, dead carnage back into grotesque living tissue. The Demons have returned - stronger and more vicious than ever before. You mission is clear, there are no options: kill or be killed!

Apr 4, 199777/100
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04 Doom 3 cover
Mainline2004

Doom 3

A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's (UAC) Mars Research Facility, leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of evil monsters. The path is dark and dangerous, but you'll have an array of weapons--including a pistol, a chainsaw, grenades, and more--to use for protection.

Aug 3, 200483/100
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08 Doom cover
Mainline2016

Doom

Developed by id software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and created multiplayer Deathmatch, Doom returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes. Expand your gameplay experience using Doom SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world.

May 12, 201686/100
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09 Doom VFR cover
Mainline2017

Doom VFR

Taking place after the events of Doom, you take control of scientist who was killed during the initial demon invasion of Mars. Available for PlayStation VR and VIVE platforms, this Doom adventure will bathe you in virtual carnage. Developed by id Software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and modern VR, Doom VFR brings the fast-paced, brutal gameplay fans of the series love to virtual reality. Immerse yourself in the UAC facility on Mars and the depths of Hell, as your skills are put to the test through intense combat and challenging puzzle-solving. Play as a cybernetic survivor who is activated by the UAC to fight the demon invasion, maintain order, and prevent catastrophic failure at the Mars facility. Lay waste to an army of demonic foes as you explore and interact with the outlandish world of Doom from an entirely new perspective.

Nov 30, 201777/100
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11 Final Doom cover
Remaster2019

Final Doom

The version of Final Doom found in the DLC section of the Doom Unity remasters. Far from earth, the UAC recommenced their experiments on on of the moons of Jupiter. A spaceship, mistaken for a supply vexxel on radar, hovered above the base. Hideous demons poured out, blanketing the base with death. All your comrades were quickly slaughtered or zombified. This time, it's not about survival. It's about revenge.

Jul 26, 201977/100
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12 Doom Eternal cover
Mainline2020

Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal is a first-person shooter developed by id Software and the sequel to Doom (2016). Players control the Doom Slayer as he fights to end a demonic invasion of Earth. Combat is built around aggressive resource management, where health, armor, and ammo are gained by executing, igniting, or chainsawing enemies. The game introduces platforming segments, destructible enemy weak points, an expanded weapon arsenal, and a multiplayer mode called Battlemode, where one player-controlled Slayer fights two player-controlled demons.

Mar 19, 202085/100
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16 Master Levels for Doom II cover
Remaster2024

Master Levels for Doom II

A remastered version of the Master Levels for Doom II made in the KEX Engine, community-published mod support, original midi soundtrack or the modern IDKFA version by Andrew Hulshult, improved performance with multithreaded rendering, BOOM source compatibility, accessibility options and translated into eight new languages.

Aug 8, 2024
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17 Doom: The Dark Ages cover
Mainline2025

Doom: The Dark Ages

A single-player first-person shooter and prequel to Doom (2016). Set in the dark medieval world of Argent D'Nur, players control the Doom Slayer in a grounded, weighty combat style that emphasizes strategic engagements over the acrobatic mobility of previous entries. The game introduces a Shield Saw for blocking and parrying, new melee weapons, and drivable vehicles including a cybernetic dragon and a massive mech. The narrative focuses on the Slayer's origin story with expanded cutscenes and character development.

May 15, 202585/100
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Sources and method

Built from the public record.

Membership is researched from external official and independent sources. Mainline games, direct spin-offs, remakes, remasters, and standalone expansions are included; DLC, simple ports, duplicate editions, compilation-only duplicates, rumors, cancellations, and cameo-only crossovers are excluded.

  1. database Doom collection — IGDB

    IGDB maintains a distinct collection record for Doom and supplies the authoritative roster used for membership verification.

  2. reference List of video game franchises

    The independent catalog recognizes Doom as a multi-game franchise and supports its inclusion in this major-series research sweep.