Doom is Now Running Inside PDF File

Doom is Now Running Inside PDF File
Listen to this article
~ 2:00

Key points

  1. Doom has been ported to a PDF file. 
  2. Doom 1993 sold approximately 3.5 million copies globally.
  3. The whole Doom franchise has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

An enthusiast has developed a version of the iconic 1993 first-person shooter Doom by id Software that runs inside a PDF file.

The port was developed by an anonymous creator known as Ding, who used ASCII characters to render the game within a PDF text field, showcasing an innovative approach to game design.

The PDF-based port of Doom employs a separate text field for each line of the screen, filling these fields with ASCII characters to depict the game. The result is a legible six-color monochrome output that manages to capture the essence of the original game. While the performance is limited, updating the screen takes approximately 80 milliseconds per frame, which is still enough to enjoy the experience.

https://doompdf.pages.dev/doom.pdf
https://doompdf.pages.dev/doom.pdf

Since its release, Doom has become a canvas for creative programmers worldwide. The legendary shooter has been ported to Microsoft Paint, Notepad, Balatro roguelike poker game that won Best Indie Game at TGA 2024, Nintendo’s Alarmo smart alarm clock, pregnancy test, ATM, oscilloscope, calculator powered by potatoes, Excel, LEGO brick, volumetric voxel display, Kodak digital camera, Nokia N95 and dozens of other things easy to find by hashtag #itrunsdoom on different social media platforms.

Ding’s PDF-based Doom follows another recent adaptation, developer Thomas Rinsma’s PDF version of Tetris.

The whole Doom franchise has sold over 10 million copies globally.

Previous article
Krafton Aims to Build the Next Big Gaming Franchise Like PUBG: Battlegrounds
Next article
Reportedly, Xbox is Set to Become a Major Supporter of the Nintendo Switch 2

Related articles

  • Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Allows Players to Stream, Post Beta Footage Online
    PC
    Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Allows Players to Stream, Post Beta Footage Online
    • By Cedric Pabriga
    • 7 minutes ago
    • 3 min
  • Sega Announces Closed Beta Test for Cross-Play Functionality of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.
    PC
    Sega Announces Closed Beta Test for Cross-Play Functionality of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.
    • By Cedric Pabriga
    • 1 hour ago
    • 3 min
  • Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era Surpasses 750,000 Wishlists on Steam
    PC
    Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era Surpasses 750,000 Wishlists on Steam
    • By Terry Oh
    • 5 hours ago
    • 3 min
  • Marvel Rivals Season 4 to Debut Daredevil and Angela Alongside More Swimsuit Costumes
    PC
    Marvel Rivals Season 4 to Debut Daredevil and Angela Alongside More Swimsuit Costumes
    • By Terry Oh
    • 6 hours ago
    • 3 min

Today’s top stories