Mighty Doom

Mighty Doom was a single-player top-down shooter video game that featured roguelite mechanics. The premise of the story revolved around demons who had taken away the protagonist's pet rabbit, Daisy. The game's protagonist, known as the Mini Slayer, is a toy-like version of Doomguy, the central character of the Doom franchise. He could be moved around using an onscreen joystick, while shooting was done automatically.

Along with a primary weapon, the Mini Slayer had access to special weapons that could be activated manually. An energy meter with a limited capacity, a common aspect of mobile games, was utilized in the game.

Mighty Doom was developed for Android and iOS platforms by Alpha Dog Games. While the canonical entries in the Doom series are characterized by a dark and gritty aesthetic, Mighty Doom took a different artistic direction. Instead, the game focused on a colorful and cartoonish design. The game was initially soft-launched in 2021, offering early access exclusively on Android devices. In 2021, Pocket Gamer listed it as one of their 22 most anticipated mobile games.

Pre-registration became available in February 2023, offering players special gifts such as weapon skins and a Mini Slayer pack. The pre-registration phase was accompanied by the release of an announcement trailer, which introduced the Mini Slayer character in a stylized, animated presentation. The trailer depicted a toy-inspired version of the Doom universe, set within an alternate reality and crafted to deliver fast-paced, arcade-style action for mobile platforms. On 21 March 2023, the game was officially released worldwide.

According to review aggregator Metacritic, Mighty Doom received "mixed or average" reviews, based on 7 reviews for iOS. Pocket Gamer nominated the game as Best Mobile Action Game of 2023. By 7 May 2024, it had generated an estimated $10.5 million in global player spending across the App Store and Google Play and had been downloaded 7.6 million times.

Critics had mixed views on Mighty Doom's gameplay, praising its fast-paced combat but noting a lack of originality. According to PCMag, the core gameplay was competent but generic, falling short of the excitement the franchise was known for. However, mechanics like the Glory Kill system and a stacking weapon upgrade system encouraged aggressive, over-the-top action that felt true to Doom. IGN similarly noted that the roguelite progression, where players collected temporary upgrades mid-run, made the gameplay experience thrilling and empowering. While Multiplayer.it found the initial challenge too light, they ultimately commended the game for effectively adapting Doom to a mobile format, calling it fun and full of franchise references despite its lack of innovation.