How to Connect
Last Updated: October 28, 2026
Playing Achaea
You can play Achaea in a variety of ways, including both in-browser and downloadable methods. We recommend:
- Nexus: Our official browser-based client runs in your web browser, with no download needed. This will give you the best and smoothest initial Achaea experience. Windows, Mac, Linux, Tablets.
- Mudlet: This is a third-party (free) downloadable client that is popular with players due to being highly-customisable. You’ll use it to connect to achaea.com, port 23 (you can also use port 2003 if you are blocked from using port 23 for whatever reason). Windows, Mac, Linux.
- VIP MUD Client: This is a popular client for visually-impaired players. Free 30-day trial, then $30 to keep the full feature set. Windows only.
Playing on Mobile
There are a number of options to play on mobile, though playing on mobile can be challenging. It’s more possible on tablets, and in both cases we recommend using Nexus.
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