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Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026

DarkRadiant

Ch 067.0of 27 Game Level Editors
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Level dimensions3d
  4. 4Entity placementYes
  5. 5Prefab or template toolsYes
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Overview

DarkRadiant is ranked #6 of 27 in game level editors on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

DarkRadiant plans and pricing

All plans
DarkRadiant Free Open-source level editor · requires game resources, which are not installed by the editor darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026

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Free plan
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Level dimensions
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Entity placement
Yesdarkradiant.net
Prefab or template tools
Yesdarkradiant.net

Facts

Purpose
DarkRadiant is an open-source level editor for Doom 3 and The Dark Mod.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Other game support
The maker lists game support for The Dark Mod 2.0, Doom 3, Quake 4, Quake 3, and XreaL.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Editing tools
Feature highlights include a media browser, surface, patch and light inspectors, layers, grouping, and selection sets.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Materials and models
The editor includes a particle editor with real-time preview, model scaling, model and skin browsers, and a UV editing tool.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Map formats
DarkRadiant imports classic Quake/idTech map formats and exports maps to Doom 3, Quake 4, and Quake 3 formats.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
The Dark Mod tools
Specialised plugins for The Dark Mod include Stim/Response, Objectives, Difficulty, and Conversation editors, plus AI and Readable tools.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Scripting
DarkRadiant provides a Python script interface.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The FAQ says users can work with other Doom 3 modifications by specifying the fs_game setting in preferences.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Current release
The download page lists version 3.9.0, dated 2024-03-31, with Windows installer and portable downloads and Linux distribution options.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
macOS availability
The FAQ says DarkRadiant compiles on macOS but is not fully tested on that platform.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Game resource requirement
DarkRadiant requires game resources and does not install them; users must point it to a supported game before editing maps.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to The Dark Mod forums for discussion and its bugtracker for reporting issues.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security and compliance
The maker pages reviewed provide no security or compliance claims.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project's stated goal is to provide the fan-mission community with an editor for creating The Dark Mod missions.darkradiant.net · 4 Oct 2026

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