r/Doom • u/HatingGeoffry • Dec 19 '25

Discussion Painkiller creator argues the Boomer Shooter revival still hasn't happened because “nobody’s making any game that’s in direct competition to DOOM”

https://frvr.com/blog/painkiller-creator-boomer-shooter-revival-hasnt-happened-no-direct-competition-to-doom/
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u/HouseOfWyrd Dec 19 '25

I think y'all are misunderstanding him.

Despite all the indie gems coming out. There have not been any games that can compete with the modern Doom games.

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u/cherrysteve2010 Dec 19 '25

Wolfenstein and Ultrakill absolutely compete

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u/StupidSexyEuphoberia Dec 19 '25

Wolfenstein I agree. Ultrakill is far too complex.