zdoom ☆
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Description:
Source port of Doom
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.8.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: doom game source-port fps retro modding
Install: brew install --cask zdoom
About:
ZDoom is a modern source port of the classic Doom engine, enabling the game to run on contemporary operating systems. It provides enhanced graphics, sound, and extensive modding support through advanced scripting languages, making it a foundational tool for the Doom community.
Key Features:
  • High-resolution and widescreen display support
  • Advanced scripting for mods (ZScript, DECORATE)
  • OpenGL and Vulkan rendering backends
  • Extensive compatibility with user-created WADs and mods
Use Cases:
  • Playing classic Doom games on modern macOS systems
  • Developing and testing custom Doom maps, mods, and total conversions
Alternatives:
  • gzdoom – A more advanced fork of ZDoom with additional graphical features and active development.
  • chocolate-doom – Focuses on strict, accurate preservation of the original DOS Doom experience.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm 2.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c65580e
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