Squake [Forge]
Movement in Minecraft has always been fairly simple: walk, sprint, jump, repeat. Squake [Forge] throws that routine out the window and replaces it with the fast, fluid, skill-based movement of classic arena shooters. If you have ever watched a Quake or Team Fortress Classic match and wished you could move like that in Minecraft, this is the mod that makes it happen.
What Squake [Forge] Actually Does
Squake [Forge] is a Quake-style movement mod, mostly inspired by the movement found in Fortress Forever and Team Fortress Classic. It is a port of the original 1.12.2 version up to 1.16.5 and 1.18.2, and it is built exclusively for Minecraft Forge. The mod adds a whole toolkit of advanced movement mechanics:
- Bunnyhopping - chain jumps to build and keep momentum instead of slowing down on landing.
- Strafe jumping - gain speed by combining strafing with precise mouse movement.
- Air control - steer yourself mid-air the way Quake players do.
- Trimping - hold sneak while jumping at high speed to convert horizontal momentum into vertical height.
- Sharking - glide across the surface of water by holding the jump key.
On top of all that, Squake [Forge] removes the speed penalty from taking fall damage, so a long drop no longer kills your momentum. That particular feature needs to be installed server-side to work properly in multiplayer.
How the Movement Mechanics Work
Bunnyhopping and Acceleration
Bunnyhopping is uncapped by default, meaning there is no hard ceiling on how fast you can go if your technique is good. For players who prefer a more controlled experience, the config includes Fortress Forever-style soft and hard bunnyhop caps. The air and ground acceleration code is actually based on Half-Life rather than Quake, but in practice it feels very close to Quake movement, so veterans of either game will settle in quickly.
Trimping and Sharking
Trimping in Squake [Forge] is a modified version of the Fortress Forever trimp mechanic. If you are moving fast enough and hold sneak while jumping, part of your horizontal speed is converted into vertical speed, letting you launch over walls and reach spots that are normally out of reach. Sharking, meanwhile, lets you skim across water by holding jump, which opens up entirely new routes across oceans and lakes.
If you would rather skip the manual setup, the foxygame.net launcher can drop Squake [Forge] straight into a ready-to-play Forge profile with a single click, so you can be bunnyhopping within minutes of opening the app.
Supported Versions and Loader
Squake [Forge] is a Forge-only mod. The author has been very clear that a Fabric version will not be made, so do not expect one. Supported Minecraft versions are 1.16.5 and 1.18.2, ported from the original 1.12.2 release, and the only officially supported version is the latest one the mod exists for. Requests to downgrade to older versions will not be answered.
Because the mod relies on Forge, you will need a matching Forge installation for whichever supported version you choose. The foxygame.net launcher keeps track of version compatibility automatically and will auto-update Squake [Forge] whenever a new build appears in its add-on catalog, which saves you from manually swapping jar files every time the mod is refreshed.
How to Install Squake [Forge]
Getting the mod running is straightforward. Here is the standard process:
- Install Minecraft Forge for either 1.16.5 or 1.18.2.
- Download Squake [Forge] from the official CurseForge page.
- Place the jar file into your mods folder.
- Launch the Forge profile and start a world.
- For multiplayer, install it on the server as well so fall damage no longer drains your speed.
Once in-game, you can fine-tune bunnyhop caps and other values through the config file. Server owners should note that the mod is allowed in modpacks, but reposting it elsewhere requires a CurseForge link and the author's permission, and it cannot be bundled inside another mod.
Final Thoughts
Squake [Forge] for Minecraft is one of those mods that changes how you see the entire world. Terrain stops being an obstacle and becomes a playground for routing, speed lines, and creative jumps. Whether you are chasing world-record bhop speeds, trimping onto a base wall in PvP, or just sharking across an ocean for fun, the movement ceiling here is as high as your skill allows. If you play on Forge and want Minecraft to feel genuinely fast, download Squake [Forge] and give it a try.