Summary
One of the most popular and legendary first-person shooters,Doomstands as an important title in the gaming landscape. This game — along withWolfenstein 3D—paved the way for an entirely new genre of gamesthat have dominated both PC and console gaming ever since. The legacy ofDoomis so immense that the original game is still a massive point of discussion to this day.
The reboot of the series might be taking the franchise in a new direction, butthe originalDoomis still quite relevant in its own right. In fact, it’s become an inside joke in the gaming community to try and makeDoomrun on the most improbable platforms imaginable. Thecraziest thingsDoomcan be played onare genuinely fascinating to witness and show the amount of love people have for this game, channeling their nostalgia in the quirkiest way to contribute to a running joke ofDoombeing playable on anything and everything in sight.
Updated June 30, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Doomis one of the most legendary video games of all time, and fans can still install it for a quick dopamine rush to this day. The game blew most people’s minds when it came out, turning into a must-play on the PC and ushering in an age of FPS gaming. Even after all the advancements in this genre, there’s something about the simplicity of this game that draws people in. With the bare-bones technical specs required to get this game working on modern systems, players have started runningDoomon the unlikeliest of machines with decent success. Some of thewackiest things Doom can be played onneed to be seen to be believed.
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24Outer Wilds
Play Doom On The Outer Wilds' Ship Computer
Outer Wildsis one of the most beloved time-loop adventures of all time. Trying to figure out the reason behind the universe’s collapse in twenty-two minutes may seem daunting, but it’s the ingenious design ofOuter Wildsthat makes it such a captivating game. Most players would want to spend this limited time solving the game’s puzzles, but there’s another thing that players can accomplish.
The spaceship in theOuter Wildshas a computer,and a mod for this gamelets players runDoomon this in-game device. It’s as meta as they come, even if it’s impossible to completeDoomin twenty-two minutes. Still, this is just another example of players going out of their way to expand the list of the thingsDoomcan be played on.
23iPod Classic
A Classic Device For A Classic Game
The iPod Classic was one of the best music-playing devices back when it came out. Not only was it a sleek gadget to play music on, but users could also play games on it that were specifically curated for this device. Trying to playDoomon the iPod Classic would seem to be downright impossible, but people underestimate the devotion fans have.
Reddit user r/Drawingandotherstuffused Rockbox to install custom firmware on their music-playing device, tinkering with it to the point where Doom could run on the iPod Classic. The effort required to get this game running on the device may be a bit too much for most people’s liking, but it’s still fascinating to see.
22Amazon FireTV Stick
Turn A Streaming Platform Into A Gaming One
The FireTV Stick is one of the most popular portable entertainment devices. Players can use it to access a wealth of streaming services. While there are games on this console, using a TV remote to play a video game is easier said than done. To try and play an intense shooter likeDoomsounds like a bad time for many.
However,Reddit user r/tamay-idkdecided to load an APK ofDoomon his FireStick, letting him shoot demons. Unfortunately, the FireStick remote can only be used to walk around, and a player will need to connect a controller to their TV to shoot demons.
21Samsung All-In-One Washer
Wash Clothes And Play Doom At The Same Time
The Samsung All-in-One Washer is an easy way for people to wash their dirty laundry. While most people can leave this machine to do its business after a few minutes of fiddling with the settings, players who want to spend some time around the machine can use a simple and ingenious way to pass the time.
Players can install a copy ofDoomon this machine likeReddit user SmokeSuccesshas done, making it a great way for players to do their chores and be entertained at the same time. The exact controls involved in playing this game on such a machine can be tricky to program, but players who have some time to spare will have a ton of fun messing around with this system.
20Porsche 911
Don’t Rip-&-Tear And Drive
The Porsche 911 is one of the most well-known luxury cars that many roadsters would love to own. The new models have a digital interface that makes it easier to navigate and use the vehicle’s many inbuilt systems. However, some tech nerds who own this car decided to go the extra mile and add some form of entertainment to keep them busy when traffic became too much to handle for them.
The fact that fans ofDoomlikeReddit user throwasysadmhave got the game working on the digital screen of the Porsche 911 is a testament to their sheer passion for one of the most legendary FPS titles of all time. Of course, people who decide to go down the same route should keep their eyes on the road for the most part and only boot this title up when they’re not on the road, but that’s obvious advice.
19Parking Kiosk
Generate Tickets And Destroy Demons
A parking kiosk can be pretty boring to operate, so any way to make this activity more entertaining is something that players would welcome. This is exactly the problem thatReddit user williamwegmandecided to target, leading toDoombeing playable on such a kiosk.
It’s one of the most unlikely devices to runDoomand something that only the most ingenious and eccentric engineer would think of. Now, any person who wants to enjoy the time they spend manning this kiosk can useDoomto see the time fly by instead of being bored out of their mind.
18Camera
A Digital Camera With The Ability To Play Doom
Digital camerasare popular for people into professional photography, with the quality of some high-end models being downright amazing and well worth the price. The last thing that anyone would think to do with such an expensive device is playDoomon it, or that’s what most people assume.
However, there are many posts and videos online of peoplelike Reddit user turtius rigging their cameras to playDoom, which is such a weird and endearing thing to do. Fiddling around with small buttons to control Doomguy would be pretty challenging, but someone out there is up to the task.
17Microwave
Cook Food And Demons At The Same Time
Amicrowavehas become downright necessary in a house, with so many people relying on leftovers for their meals. If people find it boring to stand around as their food heats up, they can follow in the footsteps of other people andturn their microwave into aDoom-playing machine.
All jokes aside, standing in front of a microwave for too long isn’t recommended by anyone. If players are adamant aboutusing this unusual device to playDoom, then it’s advised to stick to short play sessions, or at least to avoid running the microwave at the same time.
16Nintendo DS
Play Doom On A Legendary Handheld Device
TheNintendo DSwas one of the company’s best handhelds, and the games on this console continue to be talked about in high regard to this day. While it’s a shame thatDoomwas never ported to this handheld, there are ways people havegot the game working on this console, like Reddit user KaboRK.
PlayingDoomon a DS sounds like a fever dream, even if this system is meant for gaming (unlike many others that have fueled the meme). Still, it’s a great work of engineering that people have got this game working on the DS on their own.
15Minecraft
A Mod That Lets People Play Doom Within Minecraft
The idea ofplayingDoomin another video gamehas somehow become a pretty popular idea. This can be seen in the popularMinecraftas well, where a player created a mod that allowed them to simulate an old PC in the game.
Its functionality is genuinely impressive, with the accuracy of this mod being pretty authentic indeed. This mod can evenlet players try outDoominMinecraft, which is simply hilarious.
