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DOOM 64
Developer id Software, Nightdive Studios
Doom 64 is a 1997 first-person shooter game developed and published by Midway Games for the Nintendo 64. It is the second spin-off in id Software's Doom series after Final Doom (1996), and the fourth game in the series overall. Doom 64 was developed from 1994 by Midway Studios San Diego under supervision of id Software, the main developer of the Doom franchise, and was tentatively titled Doom: The Absolution. It… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
379 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
187 positive · 33 negative
95% range 80–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 187 | 33 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 36 | 12 | 84 |
| Mastodon * | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
5,132 of 5,542 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
85% recommend · 175 yes, 31 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 206 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (8,207 of 8,863 positive).
Players praise the dark, atmospheric tone and unique identity of DOOM 64. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the level design frustrating due to excessive puzzles and backtracking. [1][4][5] Many consider it a solid classic Doom experience, though slower and less varied than the originals. [6][7][8]
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If you want to play oldstyle Doom Games, buy Doom 1&2. They are way more fun, even today- Doom64 uses a little more advanced engine and has some interesting levels. But most Levels are bad designed, with very anoying timesensitive puzzles and too many bullet-sponge enemies.
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8/10 - eerie, atmospheric, and darker version of classic Doom with its own unique visuals/lighting, setting, and models. Better than I expected and it's a solid, enjoyable classic Doom experience but I still prefer OG Doom and Doom 2. Core Doom run and gun gameplay + Quake 1 ambience but with smaller levels, less enemy variety, and way more switch hunting/backtracking (like in Hexen) which can interrupt the pacing …
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Doom 64 plays very similarly to the original Doom games, but its atmosphere and level design give it a noticeably different identity. The biggest difference is the atmosphere. Instead of fast-paced music, the game relies heavily on ambient sound. Thunder echoes across outdoor areas, machinery hums in the distance and the constant growls of demons become much more noticeable. Combined with the darker color palette …
- [3]
My first doom, glad they remastered this one back in 2020. Still have my original N64 cartridge from way back. Highly recommend this game to anyone who has never played it. The darker atmosphere, the lighting, level design, sounds and Aubrey Hodges' soundtrack give off a more horror themed experience than classic doom. Id play this game for hours as a kid, exploring for secrets (and all these years later i still …
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Doom 64 is alright. It does some stuff better than 1 & 2, the way environments are textured is much more cohesive here than in the original games, and level designs feel more consistent. I also like how some demons take a bit less damage to kill, making them feel less spongy. Sadly 64 just doesn't hit the same way the OG Dooms did, the game feels slower (dare I say sluggish), and the number of enemies is nowhere …
Summarised from 34 of the 323 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
85% of the 206 Steam reviewers we collected recommend DOOM 64. The complaint that keeps coming up: frustrating puzzles and switch hunting. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
By the time Doom 64 was released, the original Doom had been converted to nearly every platform capable of running it. Critics agreed that Doom 64 was by far the best-looking Doom to date, exceeding even the PC version. They were enthusiastic about the level designs, deeming them imaginative and much more challenging than those of the original Doom. A Next Generation critic remarked that "even the most skillful Doom fans will have their hands full. And pushing door switches often causes whole rooms to rearrange and fold out into new shapes." However, most reviewers said that the new graphics and levels were not enough to keep the game from feeling like yet another port of the original Doom.…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 379 · most liked firstHowdy! I'm DrPyspy, and I create things! I'm the creator of the Doom mods Doom Delta and Doom 64: Unseen Evil, as well as the upcoming standalone Tomb Fetus game! I'm also the co-developer of the upcoming mod The Space Pirate! (see the bluesky account at @bvspacepirate.bsky.social)
neutral · AI labelView post →DOOM 64 is $1.99 on US PSN buff.ly/3PFx53D GOG buff.ly/4aB2BcR also on PS+ Premium/Game Pass Standard
neutral · AI labelView post →"Xibalba 64" is a new #homebrew title for the #N64 by "Phoboslab" coming to the Originally made as a browser game in 2014, this FPS channels a lot of Doom 64 and Wolfenstein energy. There's an excellent review up by "Stephen Bias" youtu.be/aG3JP3Britw #retrogaming #Nintendo #indiegame #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →A rare post from me, but I suppose I need to prove that I am capable of not fully enjoying a game. 😂 Ill be dropping DOOM 64. It's a great game; but for me it simply leans too hard into the puzzle aspect of the series and has a level count that overstays its welcome. I was glad to have tried it. :)
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished 9th game of 2025, DOOM 64. This was DOOM 1+2 gameplay wise with slightly better graphics. That said, half the game was solving puzzles to go to the next map which was a bit frustrating. The final boss, Mother Demon took me so many tries cause of her stupid homing missiles. But we did it!😭
neutral · AI labelView post →I think the only game that just barely made it out of this in my top ten is either Balatro, Satisfactory, or Doom 64. my9games.com
neutral · AI labelView post →"The Thing: Remastered is being redone by Nightdive who have a track record of producing high-quality remasters of games like Shadow Man, Quake 2, & Doom 64, among others." 🩸 Thank you @gamerant.bsky.social for covering our new trailer for The Thing: Remastered! ❄️
neutral · AI labelView post →So what’s the general opinion of DOOM 64? Is it the worst DOOM game or an underappreciated gem?
neutral · AI labelView post →I played so much Doom due to that "Doom + Doom II" release and going through every single game on it that I'm really kind of burned out on Doom now. Anyway time to fire up Doom 64
neutral · AI labelView post →While #Doom 64 was a bit of a thematic departure from the first 2 games, I personally consider it just as iconic as Doom I & II And now, there's even a way to enjoy the game with added Ray Tracing support thanks to Jean-Laurent ROUZIES github.com/jlrouzies-fr... #retrogaming #mod #modding #GZDoom
positive · AI labelView post →it's wild how a game like Doom 64 happened but also it's a really good game
positive · AI labelView post →We beat Doom 64 yesterday. The first Doom game i have fully completed 🙀
positive · AI labelView post →DOOM 64 (4/5) while i'm not a fan of most of the visual changes and the game relies a bit too much on teleporting enemies, the level and encounter design are much more consistently great than doom 1 or 2. the new scripting system is fun, the atmosphere rules, and the unmaker and demon keys FUCK.
positive · AI labelView post →8/10 - eerie, atmospheric, and darker version of classic Doom with its own unique visuals/lighting, setting, and models. Better than I expected and it's a solid, enjoyable classic Doom experience but I still prefer OG Doom and Doom 2. Core Doom run and gun gameplay + Quake 1 ambience but with smaller levels, less enemy variety, and way more switch hunting/backtracking (like in Hexen) which can interrupt the pacing and momentum. For achievement hunters, this will be straightforward to 100%…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doom 64 is really good. I played it recently and the atmosphere was very unsettling compared to Doom 1 and Doom 2. Since the level design is very much on brand with the former games I can't call it a Doom 1-2/Doom 3 mix, but the atmosphere is different, more in line with Doom 3
positive · AI labelView post →Separating Doom 64 and the Lost Levels is weird. And also I don’t much agree with the rest of that ranking. Except that Doom 3 is a game I’ve never really liked.
neutral · AI labelView post →Doom 64 is alright. It does some stuff better than 1 & 2, the way environments are textured is much more cohesive here than in the original games, and level designs feel more consistent. I also like how some demons take a bit less damage to kill, making them feel less spongy. Sadly 64 just doesn't hit the same way the OG Dooms did, the game feels slower (dare I say sluggish), and the number of enemies is nowhere near as big. I find the UAC base part of the game quite dull honestly, the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What’s your favorite game from every Nintendo console you’ve owned NES: Final fantasy 1 SNES: Earthbound N64: Doom 64 Gameboy/GB Color: N/A Gameboy Advance/SP: Super mario advance 2 Gamecube: Timesplitters 2 DS: Castlevania Dawn of sorrow Wii: N/A 3DS: N/A Wii U: N/A Switch: CTR nitro Switch 2: N/A
neutral · AI labelView post →I'll never forget when I pre-ordered Doom 64 for the Switch from LRG and it took so long to arrive I had forgotten I pre-ordered it and ended up getting the game digitally on sale. And that's the story of how I ended up with two versions of Doom 64 on Switch.
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't normally go for 100%s on achievements but a few are close enough I'm considering them. Viridi is barely a game but still has em. DOOM, DOOM 64 are doable. It's conceivable I could do Portal. Resident Evil 3 is a rare edge case where I MIGHT go for the S run on the hardest difficulty.
neutral · AI labelView post →Abysmal level design on par with DOOM II
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →used passwords to jump straight to the last level and forgot to add all weapons and got one shotted by a demon 10/10 would die again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's time for Doom 64, the best Doom game ever! Right? Right?! A donation incentive for the "fun" levels is still open, so make sure our runner @zelllooo.bsky.social has a fantastic time! #FallFest2024 www.twitch.tv/fastestfurs
neutral · AI labelView post →This weeks pod is out 😊 I was planning to review Venba, but ended up playing a rly mixed bag of stuff: Prodeus, Doom 64, Yoshi's Island, Axiom Verge, & Cloud Gardens. Plus, rambling thoughts on game preservation, and a roundup of the August indie releases! Links: http://gaminginthewild.com
neutral · AI labelView post →If you want to play oldstyle Doom Games, buy Doom 1&2. They are way more fun, even today- Doom64 uses a little more advanced engine and has some interesting levels. But most Levels are bad designed, with very anoying timesensitive puzzles and too many bullet-sponge enemies.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love Jeff G's science vids (ranking nes and now n64) but his opinion of Doom 64 and reluctance to see it as a completely new Doom game and not just "a weird old port with new levels" is making me wanna pull my hair out.
neutral · AI labelView post →For anybody missing Doom (2016) it's $4 on GoG www.gog.com/en/game/doom... But me, I'm missing Doom 64. Never played it. Never played any classic Doom at all until this year www.gog.com/en/game/doom...
neutral · AI labelView post →Random game of the day 🎮 Doom 64. 1997. N64. In contrast to games such as Goldeneye 007, Doom was largely considered outdated at time of release. However in retrospect it's a triumph. Some of the best level design in any Doom game. Plus it absolutely flies. #RGGRandomGame
neutral · AI labelView post →Imakuni || Doom 64 (Blind!) + maybe more if I finish the game?
neutral · AI labelView post →Doom 64, a classic in video games, is truly a great game. Its story is the least important aspect; as the creator stated, its pacing and gameplay feel excellent. I won't say anything about the graphics, because, well, it's a game from the 90s, but if the enemy designs are like those in the original Doom 1 and 2, they're good. It's a fun game, perfect for playing in an afternoon. It has its pros and cons, but that doesn't detract from the fact that it's good and fun. 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Edgy DOOM. This is the best classic DOOM game IMO. This is the TRUE DOOM 3. Great game Great weapons Game is hard on "WATCH ME DIE!!" but very rewarding! Amazing soundtrack (I prefer the dark and creepy atmosphere rather than DOOMs upbeat metal) Best DOOM **** THE PAIN ELEMENTALS!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Currently trying Doom 64. I think it might be my favorite classic Doom game due to its atmosphere and puzzle focus. It and Quake 2 on the N64 might be my favorite shooters on the console, to be honest
positive · AI labelView post →Favourite Doom game? — Doom 64. Easily. neospring.org/+r/184500330...
positive · AI labelView post →Finished my 8th game of 2025, DOOM 2: Hell on Earth. Gameplay wise, it was an extension of DOOM 1. There were a very frustrating end game maps where skull keys needed to advance the level were often hidden behind secret doors. But overall, I really enjoyed the experience. Onto DOOM 64...soon. 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →Doom 64. Very much a game that whilst appreciated, was not loved at the time. It was too old school. 2D sprite monsters, key collecting, corridor fighting. All the things that make it sublime in 2024.
neutral · AI labelView post →Doom 64 plays very similarly to the original Doom games, but its atmosphere and level design give it a noticeably different identity. The biggest difference is the atmosphere. Instead of fast-paced music, the game relies heavily on ambient sound. Thunder echoes across outdoor areas, machinery hums in the distance and the constant growls of demons become much more noticeable. Combined with the darker color palette and gothic environments, Doom 64 feels much more eerie than Doom (1993) or Doom…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What's the next game I should play? "PC" Kao The Kangaroo Remake Nikoderiko "N 64" Road Rash Doom 64 Gauntlet Hybrid Heaven "Switch One" Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Super Mario RPG Remake Tears Of The Kingdom Crash Bandicoot "Wii U" Twilight Princess "PS 2" Half-Life 1 Sly Cooper 1
neutral · AI labelView post →Doom 64 is so scary 😭 I love it! BUT IT'S SO UNSETTLING. A great pseudo horror game. 👻
positive · AI labelView post →gonna send a copy of Doom 64 to Furukawa so he plays it, realizes it's brilliant, and fund their game
neutral · AI labelView post →Doom 64! Fun Doom game that suffered from unfortunate release timing, being sandwiched between Turok and GoldenEye, so most people ignored it or wrote it off as 'outdated'. Nowadays I'd say check out the remaster by NightDive - it's on every major platform and has a bunch of extra content
positive · AI labelView post →wait do you mean Doom 64, the 3rd game or Doom 3, the 4th game? because both were found to be questionable.
neutral · AI labelView post →[1938?/102 the game with gandalf the grey is betterthan the one with gandalf the white and also the ctscene with the abstraction with hulk is just WOW they put a lot of thought into it also Gru's death was very sad and caused me emotional damage so i WILL ABOSLUTELY SUE and hulk hulk the spiderman Then Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White And Monty Python and the Holy Grail's black knight And Benito Mussolini and the Blue Meanie And Cowboy Curtis and Jambi the Genie Robocop, The Terminator,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DOOM 64 is actually what I look for in a port of a really old game, something that doesn't take away from the original experience but also adds enough quality of life elements to counter the artificial difficulty that older games tend to have. The level design is very limited and you will find yourself doing the same loop in levels where you will be looking for keys to open doors to then look for more keys, rinse and repeat. Gunplay was interesting, it has this sort of a lock on mechanic…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →probably my favourite og doom game. the puzzles are so evil though, i had to use tutorials because the options were always trolls and the solution would be some random button hidden inside the wall or some dumb stuff like that. 9/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes Fenix, add that ROM to the backlog. You only have to complete first Doom 64, Doom 3, Outertale, several HL mods & compos that came out "recently", the mini games made by your friends, Dark Alliance, Dishonoured... You will play that game "eventually". Surely. With luck within this decade.
neutral · AI labelView post →This week I have Doom 64. Not a traditional N64 port, it’s actually its own game entirely, with original levels that use the horror atmosphere of PlayStation Doom. I do own the original N64 cart, but only had a pic of Nightdive’s actually pretty good remaster on hand. #RandomGameSaturday
neutral · AI labelView post →Its good, has some minor downsides such as the background music being non existent, also the puzzles can get confusing at times. 7/10 Remember to quicksave often because otherwise if you die, you have to play through the whole level again. Save with F6 and load back to that save with F9.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THE HELL YOU MEAN DOOM 64 VARIANTS ARE IN DRL Tried off stream a bit more UV after unlocking it last night and game is still throwing things I didn't expect yet
neutral · AI labelView post →As much as I wanted to like this game, all of the puzzles are POOP and are tedious to solve. I had to look up several walkthroughs for these puzzles. The combat is good, but the map design isn't.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DID YOU KNOW? Doom 64's difficulties are named after the chronological history of Microsoft in the video game industry:
neutral · AI labelView post →The return of the always awesome @djstormageddon.bsky.social as we play DOOM 64 for an upcoming episode! What are your thoughts on this game and the DOOM franchise??
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy October! We decided to continue doing the mini zines this month. What better game for Halloween season than Doom 64? It's the same deal as last month. $1 tier patrons will receive a greyscale zine in the mail and $5 and above will receive an orange zine! www.patreon.com/Flashback64/...
neutral · AI labelView post →It's really a great retro game, it has aged really well, no need to hesitate, you can go for it, especially since on sale you can find it for a ridiculously low price . That said, the game's lifespan is between 3 and 10 hours, but if you like retro games, there's room to enjoy it for longer .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Black Sheep of Classic DOOM. Although it's got some detrimental music, and the demons don't look all that healthy, the game in essence, is Classic DOOM through and through. It may look different, it may sound different, but it sure as hell, don't feel no different. It just feels like I'm playing DOOM again... for the 64th time...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Classic Doom for me doesn't feel like a horror game. This might be an unpopular take, but the Playstation port is something weird. The soundtrack and sound effects don't fit the game. Doom 64, on the other hand, they are perfect.
positive · AI labelView post →The game was rigged from the start. Doom 64 could have, and should have, done so much better. youtu.be/P-ceMYkHTJQ #retrogaming
negative · AI labelView post →A great game and a great price for a great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game. I will never know how they managed to get this past nintendo's family friendly policies back in the day. Outside of some console centric changes and enemy models, this might be an overall better experience that og doom
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overview Didn’t expect much going in but this is actually a pretty solid experience. Feels like a proper sequel to Doom II, slightly refining the formula that made that game so satisfying to play. Absolutely recommend if you like the classic Doom games, Doom 64 definitely has its place among them. Steam Deck Played entirely on Steam Deck and it feels like it was made for it. Controls are solid and it looks and runs amazing. 0 complaints. Achievements Achievements are very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, honestly my favorite in the DOOM series and this port has perfect controls. I'm using the steam controller and it's totally fluid and responsive. The addition of the lost levels and the 'fun' levels is great, makes the whole experience worthwhile. Bonus note: as much as DOOM's music rocks, gotta love the atmospheric soundtrack in this game
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