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GZDoom for Mac

Adds an OpenGL renderer to the ZDoom source port

Quick answer: GZDoom is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask gzdoom. The project is open source. It has 99 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GZDoom is

GZDoom is a utility for macOS: adds an OpenGL renderer to the ZDoom source port.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/ZDoom/gzdoom.

How to install GZDoom

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask gzdoom.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GZDoom on Mac?

Run brew install --cask gzdoom in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is GZDoom open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: ZDoom/gzdoom.

Does GZDoom run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GZDoom?

It was installed 99 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3466 in this catalogue.

What version of GZDoom is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.14.2.