DeathManager

DOOM, Heretic and Hexen Launcher – MS-DOS Style

Release Version Downloads Last Commit Issues open NeutralinoJS Donate DeathManager (DM) is a frontend for launching single- and multiplayer games of DOOM, Heretic and Hexen. Relive the nostalgia of 1993 with this classic launcher, designed to emulate the authentic MS-DOS experience from id Software’s DeathManager. Now on Windows 11, macOS 15+ and Linux.

DeathLauncher - UI

Table of Contents

OS Compatibility

Getting Started

Follow these steps to get up and running:

  1. Download the latest release here on GitHub.
  2. Extract the contents of the provided .zip file, which includes two files, into your DOOM folder.
  3. Run the executable file to start the Launcher.
  4. At the top of the Launcher, click on CHOOSE DOOM PORT ... and specify the path to your preferred DOOM Source Port (Zandronum or GZDOOM).
  5. Click on the + icon next to Game WAD and designate the path to your .wad files. Add-ons in .iwad, .pwad, .pk3, or .deh format within the WAD folder will be automatically detected.
  6. Optional: Set Deathmatch flags to your liking (e.g., weapon stay, keep keys, etc.).
  7. Choose a map and press Go! to send demons back to hell.

[!IMPORTANT] The executable file requires the resources.neu file as a dependency to function properly.

Instructions for macOS

Follow the steps below to allow and run DM.EXE on macOS.

Note: Replace -mac_arm with -mac_x64 if you’re using an Intel-based Mac.

  1. Open the Terminal and type the following command: 
    sudo xattr -d -r com.apple.quarantine

  2. After typing the command, drag and drop the DM.EXE-mac_arm file into the Terminal to append its full path, then press Enter.

  3. Type the following command to make the file executable: 
    chmod +x

  4. Once again, drag and drop the DM.EXE-mac_arm file into the Terminal to complete the path, then press Enter.

  5. To run the executable, drag and drop DM.EXE-mac_arm into the Terminal and press Enter.

Instructions for Linux

  1. Launch the Linux shell and execute the following commands to install the necessary webkit2gtk: 
    sudo apt-get update

    sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0
  2. Type the following command to make the file executable: 
    chmod +x ./DM.EXE-linux_x64
  3. Next, execute DM.EXE-linux_x64 directly from shell: 
    ./DM.EXE-linux_x64

This project is the result of countless hours of dedication and passion. If you’d like to support our work and its future, your donation would be appreciated. Thank you!

Ko-Fi

https://ko-fi.com/deathmanager

USDT (via Base network)

[!IMPORTANT] Only send Base network assets to this address. Other assets will be lost forever.

0x21492311803D7df17A889D35A36F32DACE268C83

Screenshots

DeathLauncher - UI

DeathLauncher - Adding WADs folder

DeathLauncher - Choosing a Map

DeathLauncher - Setting DM flags

DeathLauncher - Server Browser

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