About
Play classic Doom WADs on your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to import your own game files and mods, offering customizable touch controls and full controller support. It comes bundled with two free games and is open-source.
What's New in Waddle
1.3
October 3, 2026
A new look, and more ways to play. - Fresh design throughout: the shelf and every game page are built around each game's own title art, and lay out properly in landscape on iPhone and iPad. - Move the on-screen buttons where your thumbs want them: Settings › Control Feel › Edit Layout. - Walk into doors and switches to use them. Auto-use is on for touch play and steps aside when a controller or keyboard is connected. - Pan the automap with a drag and zoom it with a pinch. - Swipe home mid-level and the game pauses and saves itself, so the shelf can offer to continue it later. - VoiceOver can operate the game controls directly. - Fixes: cheats no longer carry into the next game, Quit Game works every time, and an error after a failed launch can be dismissed.
MoreFAQ
What is Waddle?
Waddle is a WAD player for iPhone and iPad that allows you to play classic Doom engine games you own. It includes a game library, touch controls, and supports modern mods up to the MBF21 standard.
Does Waddle come with any games?
Yes, Waddle bundles Freedoom Phase 1 and Phase 2, which are two complete, freely licensed games built for this engine family. You can play them out of the box without any configuration.
Can I play my own Doom WADs with Waddle?
Absolutely. You can import your own WAD files from the Files app, iCloud Drive, or the share sheet. This includes commercial IWADs you've purchased and community-made maps and megawads.
How are my imported WADs organized?
Each megawad you import is treated as its own game on your shelf, automatically paired with the correct base game. Add-ons and DeHackEd patches can be attached from the game's page, where you also manage load order and compatibility.
What control options does Waddle offer?
Waddle provides flexible control options, including two touch control schemes (classic twin-stick and modern drag-to-turn) with adjustable feel and draggable buttons. It also offers full support for game controllers and hardware keyboards.
Is Waddle free to use?
Yes, Waddle is completely free to use. It is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 license, and its engine is GPL-2.0-or-later. The source code is available on GitHub.
What is the age rating for Waddle?
Waddle has an age rating of 12+. This is likely due to the nature of the classic Doom games it supports, which can contain fantasy violence.
How often is Waddle updated?
The latest version of Waddle is 1.3, which was last updated on October 3, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.
