Doom
Video Game6 list appearances
Built by id Software after *Wolfenstein 3D* (1992), introducing a modular 3D engine and shareware distribution (Episode 1 free). Pioneered peer-to-peer networked "death match" multiplayer and PC modding, spawning *Doom II* (1994), *DOOM* (2016), and *DOOM + DOOM II*. As of 2026-11-12: Flagship catalog franchise under Bethesda / ZeniMax Media (Microsoft); exact 1993–present unit sales not published in Strong Museum or Bethesda records. Distributed originally via shareware and ported across console generations through *DOOM + DOOM II*.
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Overview#2 Full List
Does Doom deserve the #2 spot on “Top 10 Best FPS Games of All Time”?
#2 Doom?
Verified Entity DossierRanked #2 in Top 10 Best FPS Games of All Time
Best Rank
#2
top 3 in 1 list
Avg Position
#6.2
across 6 lists
Community
Divisive Pick
ranked #2 to #10
Most divisive on “Top 10 Retro Video Games That Hold Up Perfectly Today” — ranked #10 thereStrongest in Technology — avg #6 across 2 lists
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Doom rank Top 3 in FPS Games of All Time?
Ranked #2 on "Top 10 Best FPS Games of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“Top 10 Retro Video Games That Hold Up Perfectly Today”
Ranks as high as #2 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doom's highest community ranking?⌄
Doom is ranked #2 on "Top 10 Best FPS Games of All Time" — its best placement across 6 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Doom?⌄
Doom appears in 6 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including GAMING, TECHNOLOGY, ENTERTAINMENT.
Is Doom a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Doom varies widely. It ranks as high as #2 on some lists and as low as #10 on others, a spread of 8 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is Doom most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Doom appears most frequently in the GAMING category, most notably in "Top 10 Best FPS Games of All Time".
What the internet says
Structured Facts & Specifications
Verified highlightsCore Milestone
Built by id Software after *Wolfenstein 3D* (1992), introducing a modular 3D engine and shareware distribution (Episode 1 free).
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Historical Benchmark
Pioneered peer-to-peer networked "death match" multiplayer and PC modding, spawning *Doom II* (1994), *DOOM* (2016), and *DOOM + DOOM II*.
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Institutional Significance
As of 2026-11-12: Flagship catalog franchise under Bethesda / ZeniMax Media (Microsoft); exact 1993–present unit sales not published in Strong Museum or Bethesda records.
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Category
First-Person Shooter Video Game (1993)
Official Website
Appears in 6 lists Divisive Pick
- #2
Top 10 Best FPS Games of All Time
Gaming - #5
Top 10 Most Iconic Video Games of the 1990s
Technology - #6
Top 10 Video Games That Permanently Changed Culture — Not Just Gaming
Entertainment - #7
Top 10 Best Retro and Classic Games of All Time
Gaming - #7
Top 10 Most Influential Video Games of All Time
Technology - #10
Top 10 Retro Video Games That Hold Up Perfectly Today
Gaming
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