Show HN: I made a Doom-like game fit inside a QR code (github.com)

Article summary

The article presents a project called The Backdooms, a Doom-like game that fits inside a QR code. The game is a compressed, self-extracting, and infinitely generating HTML game inspired by DOOM 1993 and The Backrooms. It can be launched and played in a web browser directly from a QR code, without requiring an internet connection. The project showcases an innovative method of hosting lightweight web applications entirely within a QR code.

Main themes

• QR code storage and compression
• Web application hosting
• Game development
• Mobile compatibility
• Security concerns

What commenters say

• The QR code may not work on all devices, particularly iPhones, due to limitations in the native QR code scanner.
• The game's controls do not work on mobile devices, making it difficult to play.
• The use of QR codes to load arbitrary code can be a security risk, and users should be cautious when scanning codes from unknown sources.
• The project's approach to hosting a web application within a QR code is innovative, but may not be practical for widespread use.
• The game can be played on desktop computers using a QR code parsing program, but this may not be a common use case.
• The use of dataURIs can be a convenient way to load self-contained HTML documents, but may be limited by browser support and security concerns.
• The project's developer has made efforts to optimize the game for mobile devices, including adding touch support, but there may still be limitations and compatibility issues.