r/gamearcane

262 archived posts · Feb 2015 – Sep 2026

Divine Interaction Simulation

r/gamearcane

https://discord.gg/UHYVFc5 Join our Discord Community! Often, like in books, movies, and music, we find references to the occult, arcane, magickal and otherwise mystical teachings in video games, OR interactive simulation. Whether it be story, gameplay, imagery, or some other facet that we do not quite understand it. What strange powers and sentiences may reside behind the unfathomable sea of 1 and 0 we may never know. With a subtle eye we may divine some sort of pattern through the madness.

Created Feb 9, 2015

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"Well, what do we have here? You must be a new arrival."

Often, like in books, movies, and music, we find references to the occult, arcane, magickal and otherwise mystical teachings in video games, OR interactive simulation. Whether it be story, gameplay, imagery, or some other facet that we do not quite understand it. What strange powers and sentiences may reside behind the unfathomable sea of 1 and 0 we may never know. With a subtle eye we may divine some sort of pattern through the madness.

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/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix

/r/neopagan

/r/Occult

/r/outside

/r/Psychonaut

/r/sorceryofthespectacle

/r/truegaming

/r/VideoGameAnalysis/

/r/gamedetectives/

Game Specific

/r/Elder Scrolls Occult

/r/chiliadmystery

/r/soma

Resources

"You" by Austin Grossman

"Game Magic: A Designer's Guide to Magic Systems in Theory and Practice" by Jeff Howard

"Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs" by Harold Abelson, Gerald Jay Sussman, Julie Sussman

"The Science of Discworld" by Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, and Terry Pratchett

"The Octavo(Roundworld Edition)" by Peter Carroll

"Overview of Principia Cybernetica" by Heylighen, Joslyn, & Turchin,

FAQ

What does it all mean?

As in the game, so out of game. Games are fun, but its also fun to step back and take a break. Think of this as the meta-lobby.

What is so occult about all of this?

Many games contain very obsfucated elements, and like other forms of media(written, on a screen, or as audio) the creator can encrypt hidden meaning into his creation.

Why video games?

The arcane construction, the isolated space for working, and the direct immersion and communication makes interactive simulation the go-to place to get a little of that mana back.

Do you worship video games?

Some people do, some people don't.

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