Top 10 Craziest Things You Can Play Doom On

It's a well-known fact that the 1993 masterpiece first-person shooter Doom can run on just about anything. Over the past 32 years, enthusiasts have managed to port the game onto such a bizarre variety of devices that it's widely believed Doom can run on anything. I even suggest that if we one day find proof that this universe is a simulation, the very next day, someone would be running Doom on it.

We've gathered the top 10 weirdest things you can play Doom on. Rip and tear until it is done!

01
ATMs

via Aussie50

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are equipped with screens and computing units, making them a target for creative hackers. By modifying the software, enthusiasts have successfully run Doom on ATMs, turning a mundane banking task into a gaming experience.
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02
Oscilloscopes

via MrSlehofer

Oscilloscopes, devices used to measure electronic signals, have been used to display Doom. By manipulating the input signals, hobbyists have rendered the game's graphics on these pre-1993 instruments.
03
Printers

via Sasdun

Printers are not just for documents anymore. Some tech enthusiasts have managed to run Doom on printers with small screens, showcasing the game's adaptability to various hardware configurations.
04
Graphing Calculators

via SETTOREZERO

Graphing calculators, commonly used in classrooms, have been repurposed to run Doom. Despite their basic screens and limited computing power, programmers have managed to port the game onto these devices, providing students with a unique way to pass the time.
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05
Pregnancy Tests

via Beyazıt Kartal

In a surprising twist, a sophisticated digital pregnancy test with a small screen was modified to run Doom. Because life uhhh…. finds a way
06
Business Card

via TheKeebProject

In an impressive feat of engineering, someone designed a business card capable of playing Doom. This functional card includes a small screen and controls, making it a memorable and interactive introduction.
07
HDMI Adapter

via Nyan Satan

It turns out that this dongle from 2012 has more computing power than a PC from 1993. Hackers have exploited this capability to run Doom on the adapter, showcasing the advancements in technology over the years.
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08
PDF Files

via vk6

Yes, you can play Doom inside a PDF file. By embedding the game into the document, users can open the PDF and start playing, demonstrating the versatility of both the game and the file format.
09
Google Search Bar

via Pedro Webber

Why search for a way to play Doom when you can play it in the search bar itself? Developers have created versions of the game that run directly within the Google search interface, turning a simple search into an interactive experience.
10
Gut Bacteria

via Lauren Ramlan

In a wild experiment, MIT PhD student Lauren "Ren" Ramlan used E. coli bacteria to create a biological display capable of rendering Doom imagery. The bacteria acted like pixels, fluorescing to form the game's frames. The only catch? Each frame took 70 minutes to fully display and over eight hours to reset, making actual gameplay… a little slow.