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About the Game
A single-player action prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, now sold at full price on Taiwan Steam.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a single-player action game built on id Software's newest idTech engine. It is the third entry in the modern DOOM series and a prequel to both DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, so it tells the origin story of the Doom Slayer's rage. Bethesda Softworks publishes it on Steam.
The core loop is brutal combat against waves of hell's forces across medieval battlefields. You play as a Doom Slayer who has been turned into a superweapon for gods and kings, and your job is to push back the demon legions and the demon commanders who want him destroyed. The store page highlights a range of weapons, from a super shotgun to the shield saw, which works as a versatile and vicious tool for carving a path through enemies and obstacles.
The world is more varied than the title suggests. The campaign moves through castle ruins, sprawling battlefields, dark forests, ancient purgatory, and other otherworldly corners. Each area hides mysteries, challenges, and rewards, so exploring is part of the rhythm rather than just the gaps between fights. The store description calls it the largest level design effort in id Software's history.
What stands out is the cinematic presentation. The store pitches it as an epic, film-style origin story with intense battles and striking visuals, powered by the newest idTech engine. Combined with adjustable difficulty and strong controller support, it is built for players who want big, combat-driven set pieces on their own terms.
Feature Highlights
- Adjustable difficulty lets you tune the challenge to your own skill level.
- Full controller support, including DualSense, lets you play entirely with a gamepad.
- HDR support and surround sound give the cinematic presentation extra punch on compatible setups.
- Color alternative options and contrast controls are included to help players read the action more clearly.
- Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud saves, and trading cards come with the game for players who enjoy Steam's extras.
- Family Sharing is supported, and subtitle options are available alongside full English audio.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Players who enjoy the modern DOOM formula and want to see where the Doom Slayer's story begins will get the most out of this game. It also suits anyone who likes cinematic, combat-heavy single-player campaigns and appreciates adjustable difficulty and controller support.
Not Recommended For
If you are looking for multiplayer or co-op, this is not the right pick, since its listed features are single-player only. Players who want a calm, low-intensity experience or who are uncomfortable with violent content should also skip it, because the demon combat is the core of every area.
What the Steam Reviews Say
DOOM: The Dark Ages carries a Very Positive label on Steam, which is 極度好評 in Taiwan's wording, with 88% of its reviews positive. That score is backed by tens of thousands of reviews, so it reflects a large sample of players rather than a handful of opinions. A rating in this range means the vast majority of players who reviewed it recommend it.
Steam review labels are calculated from the share of positive reviews and the total number of reviews, so a high percentage backed by a large volume is generally a reliable signal. Smaller review counts can swing sharply, which makes those labels less dependable. Even at 88%, roughly one in eight reviewers is unhappy, so it is worth reading recent reviews that focus on the aspects you care about most.
Price History & Historical Low
We started recording this game's Taiwan-store price on 2026-10-27 and have 4 day(s) of data so far.
Latest recorded price: NT$1,490
A price chart appears here once we have recorded at least a week of prices with some variation.
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. The current listed price is NT$ 2099, which is also the regular price, and no discount is active right now. Our own record is still short, and its most recent entry shows NT$ 1490, which is lower than the live listing, so check the store page for the actual current price before you buy.
Because our price record is still short, this verdict is tentative. The lowest and highest prices we have logged so far are both NT$ 1490, and we have never recorded a discount on this game. We have also not recorded any free-to-keep promotion for it.
Whether now is a good time depends on how patient you are. With no discount on record and the listed price at NT$ 2099, waiting on your wishlist and watching for a sale is a reasonable choice. If you want to play the campaign right away, the current listed price is the one to expect.
Analysis written 10/27/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Open the DOOM: The Dark Ages store page on Steam, either in the Steam client or on the Steam website, and confirm you are viewing the Taiwan store.
- Select Add to Cart and complete the purchase with a payment method available on your Steam account.
- If you prefer to wait, click Add to Wishlist so the game stays on your list for future sales.
- Turn on wishlist sale notifications in Steam's settings so you are alerted when the price changes.
- Check back here for the price trend before you buy, since our record is still short.
Things to Know
Traditional Chinese is listed as a supported language but without the full audio marker, while English has full audio support. Steam flags this game as containing adult content, so check the store page before playing or letting others use your account. All prices in this guide are Taiwan-region Steam store prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page for the current price before you buy.
