OpenArena AlternativesFirst-Person Shooters and other similar apps like OpenArena

OpenArena is described as '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' and is a first-person shooter in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to OpenArena for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Xbox apps. The best OpenArena alternative is Xonotic, which is both free and Open Source. Other OpenArena like games are Unreal Tournament, Quake, Red Eclipse and Cube 2: Sauerbraten.

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  1. Xonotic icon

    Xonotic

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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.

    39 Xonotic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    It's not discontinued as OpenArena apparently is.

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    • Xonotic is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenArena.

    • Xonotic is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenArena.

    • Xonotic is Free and Open SourceOpenArena is also Free and Open Source
  4. Quake icon

    Quake

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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    • Quake is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenArena.

    • Quake is Paid and ProprietaryOpenArena is Free and Open Source
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    Red Eclipse

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    Red Eclipse is a fun-filled new take on the first person arena shooter, built as a total conversion of Cube Engine 2, which lends itself toward a balanced gameplay, with a general theme of agility in a variety of environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Cube 2: Sauerbraten icon

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. Doom icon

    Doom

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    Doom is a science fiction horror-themed first-person shooter video game in which players assume the role of a space marine, popularly known as "Doomguy", who must fight his way through the hordes of invading demons from Hell.

    60 Doom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Xbox
    • Stadia
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  9. Overwatch icon

    Overwatch

     23 likes
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    Overwatch is a team-based shooter where heroes do battle in a world of conflict.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Battle.net
    • Xbox
    • Steam
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  10. AssaultCube icon

    AssaultCube

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    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!

    59 AssaultCube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Warsow

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Warsow is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenArena.

    • Warsow is Free and Open SourceOpenArena is also Free and Open Source
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    Splitgate

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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
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    Tremulous

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    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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Freedoom

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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~.

    21 Freedoom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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