Zandronum AlternativesFirst-Person Shooters and other similar apps like Zandronum

Games similar to Zandronum include Xonotic, which is free and open source. Other options are Quake, Doom, AssaultCube and UZDoom. There's no shortage of First-Person Shooters like Zandronum, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, the web and Android.

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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.

    40 Xonotic alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. Quake icon
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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.

    56 Quake alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Steam
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    Quake I
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  3. Doom icon
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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.

    62 Doom alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Xbox
    • Stadia
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    Doom screenshot 1
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  4. AssaultCube icon
     40 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!

    60 AssaultCube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. UZDoom icon
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    UZDoom is a feature centric port for all Doom engine games, based on GZDoom, adding an advanced renderer and powerful scripting capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  6. GZDoom icon
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    ZDoom is a family of enhanced ports of the Doom engine for running on modern operating systems. It runs on Windows, Linux, and OS X, and adds new features not found in the games as originally published by id Software.

    21 GZDoom alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  7. Borderlands icon
     55 likes

    Borderlands is a first-person shooter mixed with role-playing game (experience, specializations) that takes you to a mysterious planet, looking like a futuristic Wild West.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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  8. Enter a free-to-play MMORPG set in a persistent world based on Tolkien’s Middle-earth, offering classic quests, raids, exploration of regions like the Shire, advanced crafting, story-driven missions, cooperative gameplay, and Windows support.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. OpenArena icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. 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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  11. The Mana World icon
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    The Mana World (TMW) is a serious effort to create an innovative free and open source MMORPG. TMW uses 2D graphics and aims to create a large and diverse interactive world. It is licensed under the GPL, making sure this game can't ever run away from you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
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  12. Mafia icon
     37 likes

    Mafia is a series of action-adventure video games developed by 2K Czech (formerly Illusion Softworks) with the third installment by Hangar 13, and published by 2K Games.

    32 Mafia alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Steam
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    Mafia III
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