Doom: The Dark Ages vs High On Life 2
One trades speed for medieval weight, the other trades writing for skateboarding — two very different shooter experiences.
Updated 12d ago
The shield-saw parry trades Eternal's dash-juggling for something heavier and just as sharp — Revelations alone earns the price, if you can stand the slower pace.
Falls short of HoL1's voice-cast peak — HoL2 trades sharper writing for skateboard mechanics, leaving the gunplay split 56/44 among critics.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Doom: The Dark Ages | High On Life 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Doom: The Dark Ages wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.87 −72% · GreenManGaming | $51.20 −15% · AllYouPlay |
| All-time low | $19.17 | $40.19 |
| Cost / hour | $1.40/hr $19.87 · 14 h main story | $4.33/hr $51.20 · 12 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Feb 2026 | +27% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 14 h | 12 h |
| Health Doom: The Dark Ages wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 88% 44k reviews | 72% 3k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 88% lifetime | 72% 95 votes · vs 72% lifetime |
| Peak players | 13,796 Jul 2026 · ↑ 562% MoM | 262 Jul 2026 · ↑ 18% MoM |
| Launch peak | 44% of May 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 9% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 31,401 May 2025 | 2,937 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 10 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Doom: The Dark Ages
The campaign and Revelations DLC form a complete package, with the shield-saw parry the move every veteran calls the standout.
Pacing shifts from Eternal's sprint to a tank-like weight divide fans; some find the puzzle detours break the kill flow.
from our August 2026 verdict
High On Life 2
Improved puzzles and humor over the first game are the highlights long-time players consistently enjoy.
Recurring bugs and soft locks across levels are the frustrations that undermine many playthroughs.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Doom: The Dark Ages if
- You found Eternal's platforming exhausting and want weighty, grounded combat.
- You prefer set-piece scale like giant mechs and dragon battles.
- You want Doom to feel slower and more deliberate with parry mechanics.
Pick High On Life 2 if
- You played and enjoyed High on Life 1 and want more absurdist comedy.
- You enjoy Borderlands-style FPS humor and tolerate uneven gunplay.
- You're curious about a 12-hour shooter with skateboarding traversal.
Bottom line
Pick Doom The Dark Ages for heavier medieval combat; choose High On Life 2 if you want comedic shooting with skateboarding gimmicks.