Unreal Tournament
Also known as UT99, Unreal Tournament 99, Unreal Tournament GOTY
Unreal Tournament is a 1999 first-person shooter developed by Epic Games. Built around fast, competitive multiplayer, it pits players against one another and against remarkably capable bots across a range of arenas and game modes, from classic deathmatch to Capture the Flag, Domination and the objective-based Assault.
The game was praised for its tight, high-speed action, distinctive weapons that each offered primary and secondary fire, and excellent bot AI that made offline play against computer opponents genuinely engaging and useful for practice. Its strong multiplayer, extensive mod support, in-game announcer calling out multi-kills and spree streaks, and polished maps made it a fixture of competitive PC gaming and a fierce rival to Quake III Arena.
Unreal Tournament helped define the arena shooter and popularized the influential Unreal Engine that would power countless later games. The original and its sequels are available through digital storefronts and community efforts that keep the multiplayer alive.
Where can you play Unreal Tournament today?
Device by device, which of the 5 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Xonotic (Free), The Finals (Free + in-app purchases), Splitgate 2 (Free + in-app purchases) and 2 more.
- Mac
- Xonotic (Free).
- Linux
- Xonotic (Free).
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Unreal Tournament runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Unreal Tournament runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Unreal Tournament runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Unreal Tournament runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- The Finals (Free + in-app purchases) and Splitgate 2 (Free + in-app purchases).
- Xbox
- The Finals (Free + in-app purchases) and Splitgate 2 (Free + in-app purchases).
- Switch
- None of the alternatives to Unreal Tournament runs on Switch.
- Steam Deck
- The Finals (Free + in-app purchases).
Games like Unreal Tournament
Modern alternatives to Unreal Tournament, 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.
Xonotic Indie
FreeA free, open-source arena FPS carrying the fast deathmatch torch.
Xonotic runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
The Finals
Free + in-app purchasesA free arena shooter with destructible maps and gadget loadouts, the closest thing to UT's pace on live servers.
The Finals runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Splitgate 2
Free + in-app purchasesA free arena shooter with portals, echoing classic arena FPS speed.
Splitgate 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Quake Champions
Free + in-app purchasesA free, fast arena shooter carrying the classic torch.
Quake Champions is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Quake Champions runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Diabotical Rogue
Free + in-app purchasesA free arena FPS built by quake players, with rocket jumps, rail duels and proper movement.
Diabotical Rogue is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Diabotical Rogue runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
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