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Last updated September 19, 2026

Stealth
Adventure

The Dark Mod

A living library of fan-built stealth missions where one loud footstep can ruin everything.

How to install The Dark Mod for free

The Dark Mod is a free stealth game released under Free / Open Source. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, needs about 6.1 GB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. On a computer, the fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher. On a phone or tablet, use the official store or site instead.

Choose how to install

Install with PlayBound or download from the official source without the launcher.

Installation steps

  1. 1

    Download and extract the official Windows installer ZIP into a new writable game folder.

  2. 2

    Run tdm_installer.exe, allow it to download the game, then launch TheDarkModx64.exe.

System requirements

Minimum

Windows 7 / modern Linux · dual-core CPU · 2 GB RAM · OpenGL 3.3 / DX9 GPU · 3 GB storage

Recommended

Windows 10 / modern Linux · quad-core CPU · 4 GB RAM · dedicated GPU · 4 GB storage

Install questions

Does The Dark Mod require Doom 3?

No. Since version 2.0 it has been a completely standalone game.

How do I get missions?

Use the built-in New Mission downloader to browse, install, and launch community missions.

Which platforms are officially supported?

The official installer supports Windows and Linux. macOS is not officially supported.

How much storage does it need?

The base game needs roughly 4–6 GB. Downloaded fan missions can raise the total substantially.

Does The Dark Mod have multiplayer?

No. The Dark Mod is a single-player game, so there is no multiplayer mode to join or host.

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