Screenshots1 / 2
DOOM (MS-DOS)
Developed by id Software in 1993, DOOM is a first-person shooter where players fight hordes of demons across military bases and hellish environments. The game features fast-paced combat with a variety of weapons ranging from pistols to rocket launchers. Players navigate intricate level designs using keyboard controls with optional mouse aiming, managing ammunition and health pickups. The game is organized into episodes containing multiple challenging levels, progressing from Earth installations to the dimensions of Hell. Gameplay emphasizes quick reflexes and tactical weapon selection, with levels designed to encourage exploration for hidden weapons, ammunition, and shortcuts. The core objective remains straightforward: eliminate all enemies to advance to the next level or escape alive.
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Shooter
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (654)
- Last updated
DOOM (MS-DOS) Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for DOOM (MS-DOS) on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
DOOM (MS-DOS) Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of DOOM (MS-DOS) on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"DOOM (MS-DOS)" DOS longplay 1993
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was DOOM (MS-DOS) released?
DOOM (MS-DOS) was released in 1993 for the DOS.
What type of game is DOOM (MS-DOS)?
DOOM (MS-DOS) is a Shooter game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play DOOM (MS-DOS) for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — DOOM (MS-DOS) runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play DOOM (MS-DOS) in the browser?
No. DOOM (MS-DOS) streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in DOOM (MS-DOS)?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does DOOM (MS-DOS) work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play DOOM (MS-DOS) this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of DOOM (MS-DOS). Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
