The short version
A large single-player Quake mod with new maps, mechanics, and enemies.
From the HackerLinks archive
Arcane Dimensions
A large single-player Quake mod with new maps, mechanics, and enemies.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-07
Last seen:2026-08-07
Times seen:1
Website:moddb.com
Why it caught our attention
It received an unusually emphatic direct recommendation from a Quake player.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-07
“If you read this and you haven’t played arcane dimensions yet, drop everything and go and do that. It makes the quake the best single player FPS ever. The mechanics are even better than vanilla quake, the maps are gorgeous, the enemies diverse and fun. Absolute perfection”
namdnay · recommendation
Direct HN comment
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