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DOOM: The Dark Ages Steam Machine settings and performance

Steam Machine rating

3.3 out of 5

Playable

4 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 51
  3. Playable3 / 53
  4. Poor2 / 50
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

Independent medians come from reported fields. Each may use different observations, so this is not one setup.

Compatibility
Verified
FPS target
40 FPS
Resolution
1080p
Graphics preset
Low

Featured Steam Machine setups

1 cited setup
  1. Published Jun 22, 2026High confidence · Benchmark
    • 1080p
    • High preset
    • Not measured
    • Native or upscaling off

    Measured FPS: 51 average

    FSR
    Disabled

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Reports (4)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Sourced reportkotaku.com3 / 5Playable1080p, Low preset, 40 FPS target

    The direct Steam Machine test found Doom: The Dark Ages playable after using a reduced configuration for its demanding rendering workload.

    1080p · Low preset · 40 FPS target

    Frequent dips · Performance upscaling · FSR

    Article: Elden Ring and Doom: The Dark Ages test notes.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  2. Sourced reportthethreshold.media3 / 5Playable1080p, Medium preset, 40 FPS target

    The 1080p benchmark reported about 60 FPS on Low, 46 FPS on Medium, and 39 FPS on Ultra Nightmare.

    1080p · Medium preset · 40 FPS target

    Frequent dips · Native or upscaling off

    Benchmark: Steam Machine benchmark table.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  3. Sourced reportrockpapershotgun.com3 / 5Playable1080p, High preset

    Rock Paper Shotgun reports DOOM: The Dark Ages at 51 FPS at native 1080p High, rising to 71 FPS with Quality FSR.

    1080p · High preset

    Not measured · Native or upscaling off

    Benchmark: DOOM: The Dark Ages native 1080p and Quality FSR results.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  4. Sourced reportlttlabs.com4 / 5Good1080p, Low preset, 60 FPS target

    LTT Labs tested DOOM: The Dark Ages at 1080p and reported that the Low preset was needed to maintain 60 FPS on the Steam Machine.

    1080p · Low preset · 60 FPS target

    Locked or nearly locked · Proton Experimental

    Benchmark: Steam Machine test results - DOOM: The Dark Ages at 1080p.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

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