Quake
Quake is a 1996 first-person shooter developed by id Software. Players battle through gothic, Lovecraftian levels filled with monsters, using an arsenal of weapons to survive a dark, atmospheric campaign steeped in dread, backed by a moody soundtrack from Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.
The game was a technical milestone, rendering environments and enemies with true real-time 3D polygons rather than the sprites and pseudo-3D of earlier shooters, and supporting fluid online multiplayer over networks. Its fast movement, techniques like rocket-jumping, and open modding tools including the QuakeC scripting language fostered a thriving community that produced mods, custom maps and organized competitive play, and helped popularize the concept of clans.
Quake helped pioneer online deathmatch and the modern 3D shooter, and its engine underpinned many later games. It remains available through digital storefronts, with an enhanced re-release adding extra content, additional episodes and modern conveniences.
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Modern alternatives to Quake, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRATH: Aeon of Ruin Indie | € 24,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| AMID EVIL Indie | € 19,49 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Quake (2021 remaster) | € 9,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Quake II (2023 remaster) | € 9,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Delta Touch | € 3,99 | Not on Steam | Android phone, Android tablet |
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin Indie
€ 24,99A dark-fantasy indie shooter built on the original Quake engine.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
AMID EVIL Indie
€ 19,49A fantasy shooter built on Quake-speed movement and exotic weapons, from the Dusk publisher.
AMID EVIL runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Quake (2021 remaster)
€ 9,99A definitive enhanced edition with new levels, widescreen support and online play.
Quake (2021 remaster) runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Quake II (2023 remaster)
€ 9,99The sequel remastered by Nightdive, with the full campaign, expansions, new episode and online play.
Quake II (2023 remaster) runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Delta Touch
€ 3,99A mobile source-port bundle that runs Quake beautifully on phones and tablets.
Delta Touch runs on Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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