Doom: The Dark Ages
PC · 2025
About this game
Doom: The Dark Ages is a first-person shooter and be the eighth mainline entry in the Doom franchise.
It serves as a prequel to the events of Doom (2016).
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The game marks a stylistic and mechanical shift for the series, blending the franchise's hallmark combat with medieval-inspired aesthetics and grounded, tactical gameplay.
Unlike its immediate predecessors, Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal , which emphasized fast-paced, acrobatic movement and an aggressive flow of combat driven by double jumps, dashes, and environmental mobility, Doom: The Dark Ages adopts a slower, more deliberate approach.
Combat in this title is centered around the concept of the Doom Slayer as an "iron tank," relying on heavy weaponry, shield-based mechanics, and enhanced melee capabilities.
The game introduces a new core mechanic in the form of the Shield Saw, which allows for parrying, blocking, and offensive attacks with a single input.
This shield also plays a role in both traversal and puzzle-solving, interacting with heated enemy armor and environmental objects in explosive ways.
The Doom Slayer's arsenal includes new weapons such as the Skull Crusher, a gun that fires bone fragments, and a variety of melee options including a flail, gauntlet, and iron mace.
The game places a renewed emphasis on narrative and world-building, expanding on the origins of the Doom Slayer and the lore of Argent D’Nur.
Set during an ancient war between the Night Sentinels and the forces of Hell, the story features new characters including Kreed Maykr, Thira, and the antagonist Prince Ahzrak.
Cutscenes and character-driven plot points are more prominent than in prior entries, offering a deeper exploration of motivations and internal conflict, particularly surrounding the Slayer’s struggle with external control through a device known as the Tether.
Gameplay also features large, open-ended battlefields in contrast to the more confined arenas of previous titles.
Enemies often spawn in formation or waves, encouraging
About PC
PC gaming spans over four decades, from early DOS titles to today's massive Steam and digital-storefront libraries. Because "PC" covers everything from 1990s CD-ROM releases to current AAA titles, it's the single largest platform by game count on Gamevaro. For collectors, PC gaming splits into two very different worlds: physical big-box releases from the 1990s and 2000s (increasingly collectible, especially complete-in-box with original manuals and inserts) and the modern digital library, which Gamevaro tracks for portfolio and spending purposes even though it has no resale market.
Gamevaro tracks Doom: The Dark Ages for PC with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €20.01 |
| 2026-07-03 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €26.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €79.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €60.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Doom: The Dark Ages, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Doom: The Dark Ages worth?
Doom: The Dark Ages for PC is currently worth €79.99 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Doom: The Dark Ages rare?
Doom: The Dark Ages has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Doom: The Dark Ages?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Doom: The Dark Ages worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Doom: The Dark Ages is currently worth €79.99 loose, versus €20.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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