Quake (Series) AlternativesTop First-Person Shooters and other similar apps like Quake (Series)

Quake is described as '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' and is a popular first-person shooter in the games category. There are more than 50 games similar to Quake for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Playstation apps. The best Quake alternative is Xonotic, which is both free and Open Source. Other Quake like games are Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, Doom and Red Eclipse.

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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.

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  1. Xonotic icon
     107 likes

    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.

    38 Xonotic alternatives
    Xonotic screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com

    Xonotic Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Portable
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Single player
    5.  Player vs Player
    6.  OPENGL
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Local multiplayer
    9.  GPLv3
    Xonotic iconQuake Icon

    Xonotic VS Quake

    Is Xonotic a good alternative to Quake?
     
    Comments about Xonotic as an Alternative to Quake
     
    Guest

    It has fast paced gameplay, and the movement mechanics are incredibly good.

    Positive commentDec 17, 2020
    0
    Quake Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks Xonotic is a great Quake alternative.

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

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

    • Xonotic is Free and Open SourceQuake is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Half-Life icon
     287 likes

    Half-Life is a science fiction first-person shooter video game developed by Valve Software, the company's debut product and the first in the Half-Life series.

    21 Half-Life alternatives
    Half-Life screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Oculus Rift

    Half-Life Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Sci-fi
    5.  Local multiplayer
    6.  Moddable
    7.  Player vs Player
    8.  Achievements Supported
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  VR Game
    Half-Life iconQuake Icon

    Half-Life VS Quake

    Is Half-Life a good alternative to Quake?
     
    • Most users think Half-Life is a great Quake alternative.

    • Half-Life is the most popular commercial alternative to Quake.

    • Half-Life is Paid and ProprietaryQuake is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Unreal Tournament icon
     135 likes

    Unreal is a series of first-person shooter video games developed by Epic Games.

    39 Unreal Tournament alternatives
    Unreal Tournament screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Unreal Tournament Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Moddable
    5.  Single player
    6.  Online co-op
    7.  Offline mode
    Unreal Tournament iconQuake Icon

    Unreal Tournament VS Quake

    Is Unreal Tournament a good alternative to Quake?
     
    Comments about Unreal Tournament as an Alternative to Quake
     
    Guest

    Quick gameplay with a very high skill seiling

    Positive commentAug 7, 2020
    0
    mediaholdings

    Unreal is a another arena-style shooter. It's probably the only other one worth mentioning.

    Positive commentJul 26, 2019
    0
    Quake Icon
    Unreal Tournament icon
    • Most users think Unreal Tournament is a great Quake alternative.

    • Unreal Tournament is Free and Open SourceQuake is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Doom icon
     60 likes

    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.

    61 Doom alternatives
    Doom screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Xbox
    • Stadia

    Doom Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  First person view
    5.  Sci-fi
    Doom iconQuake Icon

    Doom VS Quake

    Is Doom a good alternative to Quake?
     
  5. Red Eclipse icon
     39 likes

    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.

    24 Red Eclipse alternatives
    Red Eclipse screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Red Eclipse Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Player vs Player
    4.  Portable
    5.  Online co-op
    6.  Moddable
    7.  Multi-Team CTF
    8.  OPENGL
    Red Eclipse iconQuake Icon

    Red Eclipse VS Quake

    Is Red Eclipse a good alternative to Quake?
     
  6. Warsow icon
     34 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.

    21 Warsow alternatives
    Warsow screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Warsow Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Moddable
    3.  Portable
    4.  Single player
    5.  Multiplayer
    Warsow iconQuake Icon

    Warsow VS Quake

    Is Warsow a good alternative to Quake?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks Warsow is a great Quake alternative.

    • Warsow is the most popular Web-based alternative to Quake.

    • Warsow is Free and Open SourceQuake is Paid and Proprietary
  7. 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.

    41 OpenArena alternatives
    OpenArena screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    OpenArena Features

    1.  Local multiplayer
    2.  Single player
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Moddable
    5.  Player vs Player
    6.  Multiplayer
    7.  Free to play
    Discontinued

    Development is not stopped but last version, 0.8.8, was released in February 2012.

    OpenArena iconQuake Icon

    OpenArena VS Quake

    Is OpenArena a good alternative to Quake?
     
    Comments about OpenArena as an Alternative to Quake
     
    Guest

    Built around the same engine as Quake III. Contains a lot of action, speed and online modes.

    Positive commentFeb 26, 2016
    0
    Quake Icon
    OpenArena icon
    • Almost everyone thinks OpenArena is a great Quake alternative.

    • OpenArena is Free and Open SourceQuake is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Cube 2: Sauerbraten icon
     50 likes

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a free multiplayer/singleplayer first person shooter, built as a major redesign of the Cube FPS.

    42 Cube 2: Sauerbraten alternatives
    Cube 2: Sauerbraten screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Moddable
    4.  Online co-op
    5.  Single player
    6.  Portable
    7.  Fast motion
    Cube 2: Sauerbraten iconQuake Icon

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten VS Quake

    Is Cube 2: Sauerbraten a good alternative to Quake?
     
  9. Prodeus icon
     2 likes

    Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

    46 Prodeus alternatives
    Prodeus screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Humble Bundle

    Prodeus Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Crowdsourced
    Prodeus iconQuake Icon

    Prodeus VS Quake

    Is Prodeus a good alternative to Quake?
     
  10. Fortress Forever icon
     2 likes

    Fortress Forever is a free game inspired by the earlier versions of the Team Fortress series (Team Fortress Classic and QuakeWorld Team Fortress).

    17 Fortress Forever alternatives
    Fortress Forever screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Fortress Forever Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    Fortress Forever iconQuake Icon

    Fortress Forever VS Quake

    Is Fortress Forever a good alternative to Quake?
     
  11. Overwatch icon
     23 likes

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

    30 Overwatch alternatives
    Overwatch screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Battle.net
    • Xbox
    • Steam

    Overwatch Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Integrated Chat
    Overwatch iconQuake Icon

    Overwatch VS Quake

    Is Overwatch a good alternative to Quake?
     
    Comments about Overwatch as an Alternative to Quake
     
    Guest

    Overwatch is a team-focused hero fps, while Quake is quite different compared to that.

    Negative commentMay 19, 2016
    3
    Guest

    Overwatch is totally different, i've put thousands of hours into both games. Overwatch is a team based hero shooter which relies on heavy teamwork.

    Negative commentNov 6, 2019
    0
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    Overwatch icon
    • This alternative is disputed. Overwatch is a legitimate Quake alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Overwatch is Freemium and ProprietaryQuake is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Shadow Warrior (Reboot) icon
     1 like

    Shadow Warrior is a series of first-person shooter video games that focuses on the exploits of Lo Wang, a modern ninja warrior who fights through hordes of demons.

    49 Shadow Warrior (Reboot) alternatives
    Shadow Warrior (Reboot) screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Shadow Warrior (Reboot) Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  DRM Free
    5.  First person view
    6.  Sci-fi
    Shadow Warrior (Reboot) iconQuake Icon

    Shadow Warrior (Reboot) VS Quake

    Is this a good alternative to Quake?
     
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