5 Best action games to play while waiting for Doom Dark Ages

The godfather of first-person shooters is making a brutal comeback. Doom: The Dark Ages, the prequel to 2016’s Doom and Doom: Eternal, is set to release on May 13, 2025. Set in a medieval, war-torn past, the upcoming title promises savage combat, apocalyptic landscapes, and an origin story for the Doom Slayer himself.
But with over a month to go, fans are left thirsting for some blood-pumping action. If you're one of them, here are five games that channel Doom’s explosive energy and will keep your reflexes sharp while you count down the days.

No surprises here, if you haven’t played Doom: Eternal, now’s the perfect time. With relentless enemies, non-stop movement, and a ‘push-forward’ combat system, it's the most intense FPS of its generation. Cycling between weapons, flamethrowers, and glory kills has never felt this satisfying.

This cyberpunk slasher puts you in the shoes of a katana-wielding ninja with lightning-fast parkour skills. Ghostrunner 2 takes twitch reflexes and timing to the next level. Every encounter is a puzzle of speed and execution, and like Doom, aggression is your greatest weapon.

Looking for chaos with friends? Killing Floor 2 offers wave-based carnage with over-the-top gore and a wide arsenal of weapons. Whether you're welding doors or decimating bosses with flamethrowers, the game's relentless pace and heavy metal soundtrack echo Doom’s best moments.

Swap sci-fi for supernatural Wild West, and you get Evil West. Armed with electrified gauntlets and classic boomsticks, you're a vampire-hunting cowboy on a mission. It's third-person action with first-person intensity, ideal for Doom fans wanting a fresh perspective.

While not a horror shooter, Titanfall 2 is a masterclass in movement and combat flow. Its brilliant campaign and multiplayer showcase the kind of speed and variety Doom players crave. Plus, the mech segments are a fitting warm-up for the mechanical brutality teased in The Dark Ages trailer.


This third-person shooter delivers explosive, in-your-face melee combat that feels heavily inspired by Doom (2016). You're a one-man army slicing through aliens—and loving every second of it.

Looking for a challenge? This Souls-like shooter blends ranged gunplay with brutal boss fights and gritty atmosphere. Its intense co-op play and resource-based survival make it a great alternative to Doom’s solo carnage.
With Doom: The Dark Ages set to arrive this May, these action-packed titles offer the perfect way to kill time and demons - until the Slayer rides again.