id Software*

DOOM 3

2004 science fiction horror · first-person shooter · science fiction video game +3*

Cover art for DOOM 3

At a glance

Genres

Play modes

  • co-op mode
  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game
  • Single-player*
  • multiplayer*

Series

  • Doom*

Game facts

Developers

  • id Software*

Publishers

  • Bethesda Softworks
  • Aspyr
  • 1C Company
  • id Software*
  • Activision*

Engines

  • id Tech 4
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Platforms

Players by platform

  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    4*

Content classifications

  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    M - Mature*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Platinum*
    Reports
    82*
    Community confidence
    strong*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*

System requirements

  • Windows · Unspecified tier*
    Operating system
    Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP (Does not support Windows Vista/7)*
    Processor alternatives
    Pentium®IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon® XP 1500+ processor or higher*
    Memory
    384 MB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    100% DirectX® 9.0b compatible 64MB Hardware Accelerated video card and the lateset drivers DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0b (included)*
    Storage
    2.2GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows® swap file) Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0b compatible 16-bit sound card and the latest drivers Multiplayer Requirements: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported, Internet play requires broadband connection and latest drivers, LAN play requires network interface card and latest drivers Supported Chipsets: ATI® RadeonTM 8500, ATI® RadeonTM 9000, ATI® RadeonTM 9200, ATI® RadeonTM 9500, ATI® RadeonTM 9600, ATI® RadeonTM 9700, ATI® RadeonTM 9800, all nVidia® GeForceTM 3/Ti series, all nVidia® GeForceTM 4MX series, all nVidia® GeForceTM 4/Ti series, all nVidia® GeForceTM FX series, nVidia® GeForceTM 6800*Important Note: Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipset listed here may not be compatible with the 3D accelerator features utilized by Doom 3. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX 9.0b compatibility. This product does not support Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/ME or NT.*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Processor alternatives
    Pentium®IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon® XP 1500+ processor or higher*
    Graphics alternatives
    100% DirectX® 9.0b compatible 64MB Hardware Accelerated video card and the lateset drivers*
    Memory
    1 GB*

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    No*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • German*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • French*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Family Sharing*

Store genres

  • Action*

Screenshots

Screenshot 1 from DOOM 3
Screenshot 2 from DOOM 3
Screenshot 3 from DOOM 3

* Provisional data