Red Eclipse Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Red Eclipse for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Xonotic, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Red Eclipse and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Red Eclipse are Unreal Tournament, Quake, AssaultCube and Cube 2: Sauerbraten.

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  1. Xonotic icon
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    Xonotic is a free (GPL), fast-paced first-person multiplayer shooter that works on Windows, OS X and Linux. The project is geared towards providing addictive arena shooter gameplay which is all spawned and driven by the community itself.

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Unreal is a series of first-person shooter video games developed by Epic Games.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  3. Quake icon
     98 likes

    Quake is a classic first-person shooter game that revolutionized the genre with its fast-paced action and innovative multiplayer modes. Originally released in 1996, it continues to be a beloved title among gamers.

    55 Quake alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
     
  4. AssaultCube icon
     39 likes

    AssaultCube is a free, multiplayer, first-person shooter game, based on the CUBE engine.

    Taking place in realistic environments, with fast, arcade gameplay, it's addictive and fun!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a free multiplayer/singleplayer first person shooter, built as a major redesign of the Cube FPS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
     
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  6. OpenArena icon
     33 likes

    OpenArena is a community-produced deathmatch FPS based on GPL idTech3 technology. There are many game types supported including Free For All, Capture The Flag, Domination, Overload, Harvester, and more. There are 17 unique player models to choose from and 12 weapons.

    40 OpenArena alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Warsow icon
     35 likes

    Warsow is a completely free fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, set in a futuristic cartoonish world where rocketlauncher-wielding pigs and lasergun-carrying cyberpunks roam the streets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  8. Unvanquished icon
     19 likes

    Unvanquished is a free, open-source first-person shooter combining real-time strategy elements with a futuristic, sci-fi setting. It is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Serious Sam icon
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    Serious Sam is a first-person shooter video game series that follows the adventures of protagonist Sam "Serious" Stone and his fight against the forces of the notorious extraterrestrial overlord Mental who seeks to destroy humanity.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
     
  10. Freedoom icon
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    Freedoom is a WIP a complete free content game based on the Doom engine. It's not an engine, but it's replacement game data with entirely original content, Compatible with a majority of game mods made for Doom. Comes in Three Flavors~.

    22 Freedoom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Splitgate icon
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    A free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. It takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat. IGN describes Splitgate as “Halo meets Portal".

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Tremulous icon
     16 likes

    Tremulous is a free, open source game that blends a team based FPS with elements of an RTS. Players can choose from 2 unique races, aliens and humans. Players on both teams are able to build working structures in-game like an RTS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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