crispy-doom
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Description:
Limit-removing enhanced-resolution Doom source port based on Chocolate Doom
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: gaming doom source-port retro emulation video-games
Install: brew install crispy-doom
About:
Crispy Doom is a source port that enhances the classic Doom gaming experience while maintaining compatibility with vanilla Doom. It introduces higher resolution rendering, increased display limits, and quality-of-life improvements like interpolated movement and a repositionable HUD. The project prioritizes preserving the original game's feel and compatibility with existing mods.
Key Features:
  • High-resolution rendering and display
  • Vanilla compatibility with limit-removing enhancements
  • Smooth 35+ FPS rendering with uncapped frame rates
  • Repositionable and translucent status bar
  • Improved audio support via FluidSynth
Use Cases:
  • Playing classic Doom WADs with modern display enhancements
  • Running vanilla-compatible mods with improved performance
  • Experiencing original Doom gameplay without source modification
Alternatives:
  • Chocolate Doom – Strictly vanilla-compatible; Crispy Doom adds visual enhancements while maintaining compatibility
  • GZDoom – Modern rendering and ZScript support; Crispy Doom focuses on authentic vanilla experience
  • PrBoom+ – Competitive speedrunning features; Crispy Doom emphasizes visual polish and simplicity
License: GPL-2.0-only
Dependencies: fluid-synth, libpng, libsamplerate, sdl2, sdl2_mixer, sdl2_net
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 23, 2025 2:44pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c39741fc
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