Sqldoom: Doom Now Runs in SQL Databases

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Doom runs on toasters, in PDF files, and on countless other platforms — now also in SQL databases. A developer has transplanted the shooter classic into the world of relational databases and named the project Sqldoom. According to Golem.de, the unusual port runs smoothly on an ordinary laptop. For tech enthusiasts and retro gaming fans, Sqldoom joins a virtually endless list of curious Doom ports.

What is Sqldoom?

Sqldoom is a variant of the legendary first-person shooter that, according to Golem.de, runs entirely within an SQL database. Instead of rendering on a PC, game console, or in a browser, the game renders the Doom world directly in the database environment. What's particularly notable: Sqldoom requires no special hardware — a standard laptop is enough to display the classic smoothly.

Doom and Its Endless Port History

According to Golem.de, Doom is considered one of the most ported games ever. Since its release in 1993, the shooter has been brought to virtually every conceivable platform — from classic game consoles to mobile phones to everyday devices and embedded systems. The SQL database as a target platform is just another, particularly unusual entry on this list.

A New Chapter in Doom Port Culture

The unusual port joins a long tradition of creative Doom implementations. For developers, getting the '93 shooter running on a new platform is each time a technical challenge. Sqldoom proves that even SQL databases — originally built for data management rather than graphics — can serve as a gaming platform. Exactly how the project works technically has not emerged in detail from previous reporting.