Warsow AlternativesFirst-Person Shooters and other similar apps like Warsow

Warsow is described as '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' and is a first-person shooter in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Warsow for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Warsow alternative is Xonotic, which is both free and Open Source. Other Warsow like games are Unreal Tournament, Quake, Red Eclipse and Cube 2: Sauerbraten.

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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.

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Warsow alternatives page was last updated Feb 15, 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 iconWarsow Icon

    Xonotic VS Warsow

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

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

    • Xonotic is Free and Open SourceWarsow is also Free and Open Source
  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 iconWarsow Icon

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  3. Quake icon
     94 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.

    54 Quake alternatives
    Quake I

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Quake Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Local multiplayer
    4.  Sci-fi
    Quake iconWarsow Icon

    Quake VS Warsow

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    • Quake is the most popular commercial alternative to Warsow.

    • Quake is Paid and ProprietaryWarsow is Free and Open Source
  4. 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 iconWarsow Icon

    Red Eclipse VS Warsow

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  5. 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 iconWarsow Icon

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten VS Warsow

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  6. 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 iconWarsow Icon

    Fortress Forever VS Warsow

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  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 iconWarsow Icon

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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 iconWarsow Icon

    Overwatch VS Warsow

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  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 iconWarsow Icon

    Nexuiz Classic VS Warsow

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  10. Serious Sam icon
     5 likes

    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.

    20 Serious Sam alternatives
    Serious Sam screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub

    Serious Sam Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Split-screen multiplayer
    Serious Sam iconWarsow Icon

    Serious Sam VS Warsow

    Is Serious Sam a good alternative to Warsow?
     
    • Serious Sam is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Warsow.

    • Serious Sam is Paid and ProprietaryWarsow is Free and Open Source
  11. 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 iconWarsow Icon

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  12. Freedoom icon
     9 likes

    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
    Phase 2: Version 0.10

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Freedoom Features

    1.  Portable
    Freedoom iconWarsow Icon

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