Doom 64 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Shooter

Doom 64

Certified classic

SystemNintendo 64
Released1997
GenreShooter
DeveloperMidway
PublisherMidway
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDoom
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 22

Doom 64 is a shooter released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Midway.

It came out in the N64's second year on the market. Other notable N64 releases from 1997 include GoldenEye 007, Star Fox 64 and FIFA: Road to World Cup 98. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Doom series. The series also appears on other systems with Final Doom (PS1) and Doom (Jaguar). Midway also made Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Quake and California Speed for the N64.

Doom 64 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the N64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Doom 64 is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Doom 64 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Doom 64 cheats & codes

390 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1D00631F8 0000
Activator 2 P1D00631F9 0000
Dual Activator P1D10631F8 0000
Blue Key8006333F 0001
Yellow Key80063343 0001
Have Red Key80063344 0001

See all Doom 64 cheats

Doom 64 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing N64 games today

The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Doom 64 FAQ

When did Doom 64 come out on the N64?

Doom 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997.

Who made Doom 64?

It was developed by Midway.

Is Doom 64 multiplayer?

No. Doom 64 is a single-player game.

How long does Doom 64 take to play?

As a shooter, Doom 64 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Doom 64 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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