Gloom
A retro Doom-inspired shooter bringing 1995 Amiga action to PC.
Alternatives
Choose Doom if…
- you need a game that runs on Linux as well as Windows
- you want access to a thriving modding community for custom
- you prefer the original 1993 level design over the
- you plan to use adjustable difficulty settings for new
Choose Doom II: Hell on Earth if…
- Choose Doom II if you need larger, more complex levels
- Choose Doom II if you want the Super Shotgun or BFG
- Choose Doom II if you need native Mac support
- Choose Doom II if you plan to use community mods
- Choose Doom II if you want broader multiplayer beyond
How to Decide
Gloom is a retro‑style shooter that faithfully recreates the 1995 Amiga Doom experience for PC‑only players who love nostalgic FPS action. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Doom leans into extensive modding tools and networked multiplayer for LAN and online play; Doom II emphasizes a larger set of 32 new levels and the addition of the powerful Super Shotgun and BFG 9000 for heightened firepower.
When comparing these options, focus on platform compatibility (Gloom is PC‑only while Doom adds Linux support and Doom II adds native Mac support), the depth of multiplayer offerings (split‑screen local co‑op in Gloom versus networked LAN/online in Doom and cooperative modes in Doom II), the presence of modding support (only Doom and Doom II provide community‑created maps and tweaks), and the scale of level design (Gloom mirrors the original 1995 maps, whereas Doom II expands with 32 larger, more complex levels).
All Alternatives
“Exact same classic Doom experience; the baseline for any Doom recreation.”
“Direct sequel to Doom with identical fast‑paced, demon‑slaying gameplay.”
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