Doom (2016) is celebrating its tenth anniversary today, and Bethesda is marking the occasion with a massive Steam sale that drops the game to just $2. This isn't the 1993 classic that redefined the genre, but the reboot that proved how thrilling modern arena-style shooters can be. We even took the chance to ask co-creator John Romero a burning question about Doomguy's iconic torn shirt. Read on for all the details—including a full list of deals on other Doom titles—and why you absolutely should grab this bargain before the sale ends on May 15.

What makes Doom 2016 so special a decade later?

The 2016 reboot of Doom is not just a nostalgia trip—it's a masterclass in pure, visceral gameplay. At a time when many shooters were trending toward cover-based mechanics and drawn-out narratives, id Software delivered a high-octane experience built on speed, aggression, and the famous “push-forward combat.” The game strips away anything that could slow you down, throwing you into arenas filled with demons and demanding that you keep moving, keep shooting, and keep ripping and tearing. It respectfully honours the original 1993 game's design philosophy while modernizing with fluid movement, a fantastic shotgun, and a glory kill system that rewards close-quarters mayhem. Critics hailed it as a triumphant comeback, and players instantly fell in love with its relentless energy. Even today, it stands as one of the best first-person shooters on PC, offering a pure adrenaline rush that few other games can match.

What's the Steam sale price for Doom 2016 and when does it end?

Right now, you can snag Doom 2016 on Steam for an absurdly low $2.00 (or your regional equivalent, like £1.59 or €2). That's a 90% discount off its regular price—a steal by any measure. The sale is part of the game's tenth-anniversary celebration and runs only until May 15th, so you don't have much time to decide. For that amount of money, you're getting dozens of hours of tight, satisfying combat, a well-crafted campaign, and a surprisingly deep multiplayer mode (though the single-player is the main draw). Even at its original full price, Doom 2016 was considered well worth the investment; at $2, it's essentially a no-brainer. If you haven't played it yet, there's no better moment to jump in. The offer applies to the base game only, but there are also discounts on other Doom games (see next question) if you want to expand your demon-slaying collection.

Which other Doom games are on sale and what are their prices?

Bethesda has discounted nearly the entire Doom franchise alongside the 2016 reboot. Here's the full list of deals currently available on Steam:

• Doom + Doom 2 – $4.00/£3.19/€4 (60% off) – a bundle of the originals that started it all.
• Doom 3 – $4.00/£3.19/€4 (60% off) – the horror-inflected reimagining from 2004.
• Doom 64 – $2.00/£1.59/€2 (60% off) – the cult classic that first brought Doom to Nintendo.
• Doom Eternal – $10.00/£8.74/€10 (75% off) – the 2020 sequel that dialed up the speed and platforming.
• Doom: The Dark Ages – $23.09/£23.09/€26.39 (67% off) – the most recent, medievally-themed installment.

While all these offers are good, the $2 price tag on the 2016 reboot is the standout. If you only buy one, make it that one. But if you're a completionist, you can grab the entire franchise for very little. Remember, the sale ends May 15th, so act fast.

What did John Romero reveal about Doomguy's torn shirt?

We at PC Gamer have a reputation for asking the important questions, and on this anniversary we couldn't resist querying Doom co-creator John Romero about one of the reboot's most meme-worthy details: Doomguy's exposed abs, often called the “sexy tummy window.” We wanted to know if the character's torn shirt was a deliberate design choice to make him look rugged and cool. Romero's answer was surprisingly straightforward: no, it wasn't intentional at all. According to him, the shirt got ripped open during the demon invasion—just part of the chaos of Hell. In other words, Doomguy's shredded physique is purely a happy accident of carnage. It's a great example of how the game's chaotic aesthetic sometimes produces unintentionally hilarious results, and it shows that even the creators can be surprised by what their games become famous for beyond just gameplay.

How did PC Gamer describe Doom 2016's design approach?

When our sibling publication, PC Gamer, awarded Doom 2016 their “Best Comeback” Game of the Year award in 2016, Wes Fenlon wrote a glowing review that perfectly captured its design philosophy. He noted that the most striking thing about the new Doom is how refreshing it feels to play a game so deeply rooted in the design sensibilities of 1994—and that those ideas don't feel old. From the very first moment, when your character grabs an exposition-delivering monitor and smashes it against a wall, the game signals its intent: pure adrenaline, no time wasted. Fenlon argued that the new ways aren't necessarily the best ways, and that no one else makes games like the original Doom anymore. After playing Doom 2016, it's hard to remember why. This quote perfectly sums up why the reboot succeeded: it trusted that old-school intensity could still resonate with modern audiences if executed with clean, tight mechanics and relentless pacing.