Summary
One programmer has added another name to the long list of unusual platforms whereDoomhas been ported, running the game in the Google Search Bar. The programmer shared a video with the community showing howDoomworks in the Google Search Bar and promised to bring more experiments like this in the future.
Doomis arguably one of the most influential games ever, taking the gaming world by storm when it first released for PC in the 90s. There are plenty of reasons why players know and enjoyDoom: its fun and frenetic gameplay, unforgettable levels and monsters, and the tremendous impact it had on the gaming world, sparking a wave of games inspired by it. However, one reason the original game has stayed in the public eye in recent years is the trend ofportingDoomto unconventional platforms, such as alarm clocks or microwaves. Now, a programmer has joined this trend, bringing the game to a new platform.
Taking to YouTube, programmer Pedro Webber shared a video showing how he managed to runDoomin the Google Search Bar. Webber can be seen playing this version of the game with a PS4 controller, moving throughthe classicDoomscenarios. The programmer imported a version of the game written in Python into the Google Search Bar, making adjustments to ensure the game looked decent, considering the atypical platform.
Programmer Gets Doom Running in the Google Search Bar Using Python
This is not Webber’s first wild experiment, as the programmer has previously managed to runBaldur’s Gate 3in Notepad andElden Ringin Visual Studio Code, where they also madeDoomwork a month ago. While this version of the game lacks color and looks quite clunky with low FPS, the goal of developers like Webber is to come up with the most unexpected platform and make the game functional there. Recently, a high school student and dedicated gamerportedDoominto a PDF, and a couple of months earlier, another programmer found a way to run the game on the Nintendo Alarmo.
Even though it’s been more than 30 years since the initial release of the game,Doomcontinues to be relevant, and many people still play it on different platforms. Recently,DoomandDoom 2received a new update that introduced multiplayer mod supportfor both games across different official platforms. The franchise has spawned many games, with the newDoom: The Dark Agesreleasing in 2025. However, the appeal of the original title endures among the community.
