The best id Software games

04 Doom: The Dark Ages 2025 · 86 ratings 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. 87 /100 05 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 2017 · 619 ratings Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the eleventh installment of the Wolfenstein series and a sequel to the 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order. The game follows the main protagonist, William Joseph "B.J." Blazkowicz, in his efforts to ignite a Second American Revolution. The game is played from a first-person perspective and most of its levels are navigated on foot. The story is arranged in chapters, which players complete in order to progress. A binary choice in the prologue alters the game's entire storyline; some characters and small plot points are replaced throughout the timelines. The game features a variety of weapons, most of which can be dual wielded. A cover system is also present. 87 /100 06 S Doom Eternal 2020 · 719 ratings Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. 86 /100 07 Doom 3 2004 · 441 ratings Doom 3 is a first-person shooter with survival horror elements. Played mostly from a first-person perspective, it sends the player through the corridors and facilities of a research base, fighting waves of enemies while managing limited resources. A signature design choice forces the player to choose between holding a weapon or a flashlight, encouraging a slower, tense pace built around darkness and ambush. The game uses a story-driven structure supported by radio messages, audio logs, and data devices that unlock areas and reveal information. It also includes a separate deathmatch-focused multiplayer mode. 86 /100 08 Starfield 2023 · 335 ratings In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery. 85 /100 09 Doom II: Hell on Earth 1994 · 524 ratings 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. 84 /100 10 DOOM 1993 · 838 ratings 32X port of Doom. It has less content than the original version. It is based on the Atari Jaguar port. 83 /100 11 Quake II 1997 · 325 ratings 83 /100 12 Quake 1996 · 391 ratings 83 /100 13 Wolfenstein 3D 1992 · 355 ratings 80 /100 14 Rage 2011 · 834 ratings 79 /100 15 Quake 4 2005 · 229 ratings 74 /100 16 Quake Champions 2022 · 90 ratings 72 /100 17 Rage 2 2019 · 714 ratings 71 /100 18 Master Levels for Doom II 1995 · 114 ratings 70 /100 19 DOOM VFR 2017 · 91 ratings 70 /100 20 Redfall 2023 · 92 ratings 56 /100 21 Wolfenstein 3D 1992 · 310 ratings 56 /100