DOOM: The Dark Ages leads slow week in PC releases

With few major releases and a predominance of medium and indie games, the week of May 12 to 18, 2025 brought few surprises to the PC market, although it was marked by the highly anticipated release of DOOM: The Dark Ages and the new collection from CAPCOM.

The absolute highlight of the week is DOOM: The Dark Ages, a direct prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, developed by id Software and distributed by Bethesda Softworks. Priced at R$ 349.90 on Steam, the title takes players to a brutal medieval setting, with a dark atmosphere and a focus on heavy melee combat. The game marks the beginning of the journey of the DOOM Slayer, expanding the franchise's narrative universe with Portuguese support and a cinematic visual.

Another relevant title is Capcom Fighting Collection 2, available on Steam for R$ 179.00. The collection features eight classic games, including Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Project Justice, Power Stone, and Power Stone 2. The interface has partial support for Portuguese, but the absence of significant technical improvements in the titles and the high price are likely to limit its appeal beyond the most nostalgic audience.

Among the indies, it's worth mentioning Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, developed by Galla and distributed by Fellow Traveller, with a promotional price of R$ 53.99 on Steam and GOG until May 27. The game, which does not have Portuguese support, presents a journey of exploration and puzzle-solving set in the afterlife, with a protagonist who literally has no feet.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, an action RPG and roguelite from 7QUARK, is available on Steam for R$ 80.09 (until May 21). Set in the Edo period and featuring a stylized visual, the game offers procedural progression, intense combat, and Portuguese support from Portugal.

Omega Crafter, from Preferred Networks, also focuses on sandbox gameplay with a programming and city-building emphasis. Priced at R$ 51.79 (until May 28), the game presents an open world where the player is assisted by a programmable companion, Grammi. Despite the interesting concept, the execution still seems rough in some aspects.

Other minor releases include Labyrinth of the Demon King (R$ 47.99 until May 27), a first-person action game set in feudal Japan, Into the Restless Ruins (R$ 42.29 until May 22), a roguelike deckbuilder inspired by Scottish folklore, and Broventure: The Wild Co-op (R$ 13.59 until May 29), a cooperative action roguelike game, but without Portuguese localization.

The week reflects a slowdown in the release calendar, focusing on niche titles and with little presence of blockbusters other than DOOM. For those looking for variety and innovation, the coming months are expected to bring more significant releases, especially with the approach of summer events such as the Summer Game Fest.