What Is Bohrdom?
Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged shooter at the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is also the developer of the 2018 game Bohrdom. This multiplayer bullet-hell fighting game has garnered little attention since its release, peaking at just two players and selling fewer than 100 copies. Priced at only $2, it has recently gained notoriety as users flood Steam with sarcastic reviews referencing the shooting incident.
Quick Facts — Bohrdom
| Developer | Cole Tomas Allen |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Release Date | 2018 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Shooter |
| Price | $2 |
Allen describes Bohrdom on LinkedIn as a game that features an advanced 2D elastic collision physics engine and custom collision detection functions. The game’s mechanics allow it to accurately resolve rotational components of collisions. However, its store page lacks a straightforward description, leading to confusion among potential players. Instead, it provides a convoluted explanation, suggesting it is "technically a skill-based, non-violent asymmetrical fighting game loosely derived from a chemistry model that is itself loosely based on reality." Allen adds that it can also be viewed as a hybrid of a bullet hell and a racing game.
In a recent post, Donald Trump stated, "Allen has been apprehended," referring to the arrest of the 31-year-old after the shooting incident. Trump further characterized him as a “lone wolf whack job,” as details emerge about Allen's life and career. Prior to his arrest, Allen was working part-time as a teacher and was awarded "teacher of the month" in December 2024.
Currently, Allen is also developing a second game, tentatively titled "First Law," which he describes as a top-down shooter/RPG focused on realistic 2-D physics-based space combat. He noted that the name is not final, and the game has gone through several working titles, including Artifact and Endgame.