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

The best free alternative to Quake is Xonotic, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Quake and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Quake are Unreal Tournament, Red Eclipse, Warsow and OpenArena.

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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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Quake alternatives page was last updated Jun 25, 2023
  1. Xonotic icon
     106 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
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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. 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
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    • Most users think Unreal Tournament is a great Quake alternative.

    • Unreal Tournament is Free and Open SourceQuake is Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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

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  4. 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
  5. 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
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    • Almost everyone thinks OpenArena is a great Quake alternative.

    • OpenArena is Free and Open SourceQuake is Paid and Proprietary
  6. 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

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  7. 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

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  8. 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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    • 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
  9. Nexuiz Classic icon
     29 likes

    Nexuiz was originally developed by Lee Vermeulen and Forest ‘LordHavoc’ Hale, who started Alientrap in the summer of 2002. The goal of the project was to create a high quality first person shooter that could be played freely across all platforms in one package: PC, Mac, and...

    21 Nexuiz Classic alternatives
    Nexuiz Classic screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Nexuiz Classic Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    Discontinued

    Nexuiz is no longer developed. It's successor is Xonotic icon Xonotic , but last version of Nexuiz Classic, 2.5.2, released in 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Nexuiz Classic iconQuake Icon

    Nexuiz Classic VS Quake

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  10. AssaultCube icon
     32 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!

    57 AssaultCube alternatives
    A player accidentally blowing himself up with his own grenade.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    AssaultCube Features

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

    AssaultCube VS Quake

    Is AssaultCube a good alternative to Quake?
     
  11. Urban Terror icon
     30 likes

    Urban Terror started as a realism based "total conversion" mod for Quake III Arena. Nowadays, Urban Terror is played using the free, stand-alone, ioquake3 engine modified, which doesn't require Quake III Arena, in addition to being an add-on to id Software's...

    31 Urban Terror alternatives
    Urban Terror screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Urban Terror Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Player vs Player
    5.  Mods
    Urban Terror iconQuake Icon

    Urban Terror VS Quake

    Is Urban Terror a good alternative to Quake?
     
  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.

    29 Tremulous alternatives
    Tremulous screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Tremulous Features

    1.  Base building
    2.  Assymetical multiplayer
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2 Beta, released in December 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website. The project has been forked by Unvanquished icon Unvanquished

    Tremulous iconQuake Icon

    Tremulous VS Quake

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