DOOM II

1994 id Software Action

Windows 11Runs

MacNot sold

LinuxGold

Steam DeckVerified

Gamicality score

Metacritic 834

OpenCritic Not rated

Steam players 931

How it’s combined

Playability today

4.5

Runs today4.5/5

Design today4.5/5

Steam user reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

95%

9,108 reviews1

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Facts checked November 1, 2026

Does DOOM II run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11Runs

Sold for Windows today, no problem on record.1

Mac (Apple Silicon)Not sold

No Mac version is sold.

LinuxGold

Through Proton. ProtonDB: Gold, runs perfectly after tweaks.3

Steam DeckVerified

Verified by Valve.1

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Synopsis

Doom II is id Software's 1994 sequel to Doom, a fast first-person shooter in which a lone marine fights the demons that have overrun Earth. Across 30 levels, from military bases to ruined cities and Hell itself, you hunt for keycards, find secrets and fight large crowds of monsters. It adds the double-barreled shotgun and several new demons to the original's arsenal.

Developer: id Software
Released: 1994
Best version: Play the 2024 DOOM + DOOM II release, which replaced the Steam version of Doom II Enhanced as a free update and adds widescreen, high frame rates, quick saves and full controller support, with the original DOS version still included.
Genre: Action

Reception

Doom II was a major hit at release and holds a Metacritic score of 83 on PC. Players still call it one of the greatest shooters ever made, praising its speed, weapons and enormous mod scene. The most common criticism is the level design, with the city maps and several long, maze-like stages blamed for confusing layouts, hidden progress switches and gimmicky traps. The 2024 remaster drew praise for its controller support, quick saves and map screen, though some dark levels were called a hassle. The standalone Steam release is no longer sold; the game now comes as part of the DOOM + DOOM II compilation.

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Playability today

The average of two parts, each from 1 to 5. Tap a check to see why. How it works

Runs today

4.5/5

?Not confirmed yetSold or given away today by an official source
No source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
?Not confirmed yetSingle-player works without an internet connection
No source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
Some content no longer works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
The DOOM II store page (app 2300) no longer sells the game; it now comes in DOOM + DOOM II (app 2280), which existing owners got for free and which adds Master Levels, Final Doom and online play for up to 16 players (PCGamingWiki).
Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
The current release supports widescreen and ultrawide up to 4K, while the original DOS version needs a source port (PCGamingWiki).
Full controller support or remappable controls
The current release has full controller support with remapping and Xbox and PlayStation prompts (PCGamingWiki).
Steam Deck Verified or Playable
?Not confirmed yetNo intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
No source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
No known game-breaking bugs in the current version
PCGamingWiki lists no open issues for the current release, and the only DOS version issue has a documented fix (PCGamingWiki).

Design today

4.5/5

Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboard
The current release supports mouse and keyboard, full controller play with remapping, and gyro aiming, and reviewers call the controls responsive on a gamepad. Source: pcgamingwiki.com, waytoomany.games.
Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screens
The current release runs in widescreen and ultrawide up to 4K with a field of view slider from 50 to 120 degrees, and its automap screen is clear and easy to read. Source: pcgamingwiki.com, waytoomany.games.
Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progress
Saving is free at any moment, and the current release adds a quick save and quick load on a single button combination. Source: waytoomany.games, pcgamingwiki.com.
Hard to make progress without a guide
The game drops players straight into action, but several levels hide required keys and switches in secret areas or behind confusing teleporters, and players report spending long stretches combing maps to find the way forward. Source: steamcommunity.com, steamcommunity.com.
Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtracking
Thirty compact levels keep combat constant with no grind or filler, and new weapons and enemies arrive steadily throughout the campaign. Source: steamcommunity.com, waytoomany.games.
Camera and movement never fight the player
Movement is fast and precise, aiming is a simple matter of lining up enemies horizontally, and the current release runs at frame rates well above 60. Source: pcgamingwiki.com, waytoomany.games.