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{{ii}} The [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/185-doom-shareware-iwad/ shareware IWAD] can be downloaded separately from the main release (to be used with source ports) | {{ii}} The [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/185-doom-shareware-iwad/ shareware IWAD] can be downloaded separately from the main release (to be used with source ports) | ||
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− | A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at [http://www.nongnu.org/freedoom/ Freedoom], forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk. | + | A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at [http://www.nongnu.org/freedoom/ Freedoom], forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 02:08, 15 June 2015
Developers | |
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id Software | |
Publishers | |
id Software | |
GT Interactive | |
Engines | |
id Tech 1 | |
Release dates | |
DOS | December 10, 1993 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 10, 1993 |
Linux | 1994 |
Windows | August 20, 1996 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Doom (1993) | 1993 |
Doom II: Hell on Earth | 1994 |
Final Doom | 1996 |
DRL (unofficial game) | 2002 |
Doom 3 | 2004 |
Doom 64 EX (unofficial port) | 2008 |
Doom 3: BFG Edition | 2012 |
Doom (2016) | 2016 |
Doom VFR | 2017 |
MiniDoom 2 (unofficial game) | 2018 |
Doom I Enhanced | 2020 |
Doom II Enhanced | 2020 |
Doom Eternal | 2020 |
Doom 64 | 2020 |
Doom: The Dark Ages | 2025 |
Key points
- Runs on very low end hardware
- The Doom engine was made open source in 1997, making the game very mod-friendly.
General information
- Doom Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Steam key for Ultimate Doom. | |||
GamersGate | Steam key for Ultimate Doom. | |||
Humble Store | Steam key for Ultimate Doom. | |||
Steam | Ultimate Doom (base game plus Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed). |
- A shareware episode is also available (comes with the first episode "Knee-Deep in the Dead").
- The shareware IWAD can be downloaded separately from the main release (to be used with source ports)
Essential inprovements
Source ports
Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged.
You can view a more exhaustive list on Wikipedia or a set of comparison tables on DoomWiki.org. The history of various source ports is examined on Doomworld.
Content
A freely redistributable replacement of DOOM-like assets is available at Freedoom, forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk.
Game data
Configuration file and save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2280/pfx/[Note 1] |
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C:\DOOMDATA
is used if running v1.1 or from CD.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Multi-monitor
ZDoom seeks to support multiple monitors out of the box since version 2.5.0. Widescreen Gaming Forum discusses multimonitor set ups with GZDoom.
Field of view (FOV)
Depending on your choice of engine, you can usually change the field of view with a console command, or even in the options. Try fov <1-179> or gr_fov <1-179>.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
- A source port is recommended for online play as it adds modern networking support and simplifies the process of finding games. Most major source ports (like Zandronum) also increase the max player limit (for Zandronum, the limit is 64)
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Requires source port. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Possible in source ports. |
Issues fixed
Game does not run in DOSBox (Steam)
Instructions |
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Doom95 doesn't start on Windows 7
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | A source port is required. See Source ports. | |
DirectDraw | 2 | Doom 95 only. |
OpenGL | Various | A source port is required. See Source ports. |
Software renderer | ||
DOS video modes | VGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 Processor | Intel 486 Processor |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA graphics card |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2280/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2280) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Linux
- Windows
- Games
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