Doom: The Dark Ages vs Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
Doom: The Dark Ages slows down for medieval parrying; Space Marine 2 ramps up co-op Tyranid horde combat. One is a solo grind, the other a team brawl.
Updated 11d 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.
Saves the 40K video game catalog — Space Marine 2's chunky bolter-and-chainsword co-op keeps 8-12k peak players active in 2026 with strong PvE Operations.
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 | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.87 −72% · GreenManGaming | $17.98 −70% · GamesPlanet US |
| All-time low | $19.17 | $17.95 |
| Cost / hour | $1.40/hr $19.87 · 14 h main story | $1.90/hr $17.98 · 9 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Feb 2026 | At its low vs $17.95 low |
| Main story | 14 h | 9 h |
| Health Doom: The Dark Ages wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 88% 44k reviews | 84% 221k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 88% lifetime | 86% 4k votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | 13,796 Jul 2026 · ↑ 562% MoM | 24,918 Jul 2026 · ↓ 6% MoM |
| Launch peak | 44% of May 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 13% of Sep 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 31,401 May 2025 | 186,199 Sep 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 10 days ago | 11 days ago |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | 6 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
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
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
The horde combat and class-based PvE operations offer deep customization and cinematic action that long-haul players find addictive.
Excessive loading screens and overpriced DLC are consistent frustrations that even dedicated players call out.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Doom: The Dark Ages if
- You found Eternal's platforming+ammo-juggling exhausting and wanted weightier Doom.
- Shield-as-weapon parries and throws interest you more than grappling-hook puzzles.
- You prefer set-piece scale with mechs and multi-front battlefields over tight corridors.
Pick Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II if
- You loved Vermintide 2 / Darktide and want third-person Tyranid horde combat.
- You play 3-player co-op with friends and want grindable Operations runs.
- You're a Warhammer 40K fan wanting detailed, reverent universe representation.
Bottom line
Pick Dark Ages for a deliberate solo power fantasy; pick Space Marine 2 for co-op horde mayhem with friends and lasting PvE.