Games Like Quake Live

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 53.9%, FPS 12.2%, Fast-Paced 9.4%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Classic 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct modern successor to Quake Live, featuring the same core movement mechanics and weapon archetypes.

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: Classic 26.4% ★, Arena Shooter 20.2%, FPS 19.3%, Competitive 7.7% ★, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the original foundation for Quake Live, it offers the exact same gameplay loop and map design philosophy.

Reflex is a competitive Arena FPS that combines modern tech with the speed, precision and freedom of a 90s shooter. If you sunk countless hours into the Quake or Unreal series, Reflex will feel like a welcome return of the old school shooter feel.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 34%, FPS 20.3%, Fast-Paced 19.4%, Competitive 12.2% ★, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game is built specifically to capture the pure strafe-jumping mechanics and competitive integrity of classic arena shooters.

Warfork is a demanding fast paced first person shooter with a focus on speed, aim, movement, and above all competitive play.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, FPS 16%, eSports 11.8% ★, Competitive 11% ★

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, movement-focused arena shooter that shares the same engine heritage and competitive DNA as Quake.

Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.1%, FPS 22.5%, Fast-Paced 15.8%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Competitive 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional arena shooter combat with portal mechanics for high-mobility, fast-paced matches.

FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999! TOXIKK plays as if today's military shooters never existed: Designed as a spiritual successor to the FPS giants of the late 90s and early 2ks, TOXIKK carefully evolves their mechanics with modern technology and fresh ideas elaborated with Arena-FPS enthusiasts.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.2%, FPS 23.3%, Fast-Paced 11.1%, Classic 10.6% ★, Multiplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically to bring back the old-school arena shooter feel without modern hero-shooter gimmicks or loadouts.

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34%, FPS 32.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: While single-player focused, it features the most refined modern movement and combat loop inspired by classic arena shooters.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.2%, Arena Shooter 27.4%, FPS 25.3%, Shooter 5.7%, Difficult 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast, movement-heavy shooter that rewards precision and aggression in a way highly reminiscent of Quake.

Shoot first, eat cheese later! Jump into a fast, frenetic and exciting one-hit, one-kill FPS arena shooter with a totally level playing field, tonnes of maps, customisation and a robust map editor!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.5%, Fast-Paced 23%, FPS 19.7%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-speed arena shooter where every shot is a one-hit kill, emphasizing twitch reflexes above all else.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: FPS 23.8%, Classic 23.3% ★, Fast-Paced 21%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modernizing the 90s FPS feel with lightning-fast movement and retro-inspired aesthetics.

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 42% ★, FPS 25.1%, Fast-Paced 9%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the movement and weapon archetypes found in Quake Live.

Unleash your combat prowess in Master Arena: Immerse yourself in the pulse-pounding FPS action featuring dynamic movement, 9 powerful weapons, 24 unique arenas, and a strategic perk system. Engage your adversaries with finesse in tactical duels, evolving to claim the title of the ultimate champion.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.2%, FPS 19.4%, eSports 18.7% ★, Competitive 16.9% ★, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive arena shooter that emphasizes movement, map control, and skill-based combat in a modern engine.

ShootMania the FPS “Powered By Players”ShootMania Storm is revolutionizing the multiplayer FPS by adding a community dimension and unlimited replayability. Developed by the Nadeo studio, renowned for community racing game, TrackMania, ShootMania Storm boasts quick-fire matches and epic battles, where only your talent will distinguish you...

Why similar: FPS 22%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Multiplayer 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly competitive, movement-focused arena shooter with a strong emphasis on map control and precision aiming.

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: Classic 39.3% ★, FPS 26.5%, Fast-Paced 9.3%, Arena Shooter 7.6%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal shooter that refined the weapon balance and pacing that influenced the entire arena genre.

Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.

Why similar: Classic 29.9% ★, FPS 20.5%, Action 12.5%, Arena Shooter 10.8%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct recreation of the original Quake deathmatch experience within the GoldSrc engine.

Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay. Toss a toilet at your friend today!

Why similar: FPS 38.3%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Competitive 11.2% ★, Action 10%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena-style deathmatch experience that utilizes the physics-based combat of the Source engine.

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 29%, FPS 24.8%, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Multiplayer 13%, Shooter 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, free-to-play arena shooter that focuses on pure, skill-based movement and aim.

As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.

Why similar: FPS 32%, Classic 24.7% ★, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Arena Shooter 8.5%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the fast-paced, aggressive combat style of the Quake series with a more narrative-driven approach.

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: Classic 43.3% ★, FPS 31.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, high-speed combat against massive hordes, perfect for those who enjoy the frantic pace of arena shooters.

One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress Classic features over nine character classes -- from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man -- enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. Each character class possesses unique weapons, items, and abilities, as teams compete online in a variety of game play modes.

Why similar: Classic 34.3% ★, FPS 23.6%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Action 8%, Shooter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational team-based shooter that shares the movement and weapon feel of the Quake engine.

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.2%, FPS 26.9%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Shooter 11.2%, First-Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique arena-style shooter that trades sci-fi for western themes while maintaining high-speed, skill-based combat.

Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Fast-Paced 22.6%, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic shooter that embraces the boomer shooter philosophy of speed and explosive weaponry.

A futuristic action game that challenges your agility as well as your aim, Ricochet features one-on-one and team matches played in a variety of futuristic battle arenas.

Why similar: Classic 32.3% ★, FPS 24.2%, Action 15%, Multiplayer 12%, Competitive 4.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A unique, fast-paced multiplayer game that requires precise movement and timing, similar to Quake's movement mastery.

Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Why similar: FPS 36.2%, Classic 29.1% ★, Multiplayer 13.2%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same over-the-top, fast-paced action and massive arenas that define the classic shooter experience.

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

Why similar: Classic 30.2% ★, FPS 27.4%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Competitive 8.7% ★, Shooter 8.1%

eBall is an old-school multiplayer arena shooter with high speed gameplay and a minimalistic look. An old school rocket and grenade in combination with rattling speed gameplay and predictive air shoot of a classic arena FPS with the power of modern gaming technology.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Fast-Paced 19.3%, FPS 17%, Competitive 14.3% ★, Multiplayer 9.3%

Get ready for intense, skill-based FPS action with AQtion! Featuring the best of Action Quake 2, enjoy fast-paced combat, realistic weapons, and thrilling multiplayer battles. Dominate the arena now on Steam!

Why similar: FPS 40%, Multiplayer 21.6%, Shooter 15.1%, First-Person 7.5%, Old School 6.5%

Wolfenstein®: Enemy Territory is a free-to-play, objective-based multiplayer World War 2 first-person shooter. Featuring up to 32 players, choose either the Axis or Allies, as you fight across six maps based on real-world battle locations.

Why similar: FPS 35%, Classic 29.2% ★, Multiplayer 17%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 4.1%

BATTALION: Legacy recaptures the core of classic shooters in the final iteration of Battalion 1944. Return to the simple days of playing first person shooters with your friends. Grab your bolt action rifle in 'rifles only' mode or compete in 5v5 Search and Destroy.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.3%, FPS 25.8%, Competitive 18.7% ★, Shooter 8.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.

Why similar: FPS 32.2%, Classic 27.1% ★, Multiplayer 14.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 7%

Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

Why similar: FPS 31.4%, Fast-Paced 26.8%, Arena Shooter 21%, Difficult 7.2%, Shooter 7%

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: Classic 46.1% ★, FPS 25.4%, Fast-Paced 10.8%, Shooter 5%, Multiplayer 4%

SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded fuses the best of Splitgate 1 & 2, bringing back that classic arena shooter feel. Jump into fast-paced arena modes or drop into Arena Royale, a battle royale built on arena DNA. Play Season 2 now.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.6%, FPS 22.7%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Shooter 11.1%

A fast-paced online arena FPS with jetpacks, hang gliders, fast respawns, 6-minute rounds and instant matches

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.4%, Fast-Paced 24.6%, FPS 21.4%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Shooter 7%

Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000 features the Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator Campaigns and the frenetic single-player Skirmish mode from the original title: Alien Versus Predator Gold Edition, which was released to massive acclaim in 2000.

Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, FPS 27.3%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Shooter 6.2%, Fast-Paced 4.9%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!

Why similar: Classic 46.9% ★, FPS 30.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Shooter 6.3%, Action 4.5%

KILLBUG is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.2%, FPS 23.5%, Fast-Paced 19%, Shooter 9%, Difficult 6.3%

Over 35 levels of challenging gameplay -- Race at the speed of light, fight off computer Viruses and engage in violent digital combat.

Why similar: FPS 50%, Classic 28.2% ★, Shooter 7.1%, Action 6.4%, First-Person 4%

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

Why similar: Classic 40% ★, FPS 26.5%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Difficult 5.3%

Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

Why similar: Classic 32% ★, FPS 22.1%, Arena Shooter 14.2%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Shooter 6.6%

TRIBES 3: Rivals is a team-based first person shooter that elevates the genre with jetpacks, skiing, and class-based warfare. Teamwork, tactics, high speed, and intense combat are supreme in this rebirth of the world’s fastest shooter.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 28%, Arena Shooter 26.6%, FPS 21.6%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Shooter 7.1%

Welcome to our online first-person shooter that combines fast-paced combat and roguelike upgrades. Choose from 4 base suits each with their unique flair. Improvise. Adapt. Overcome your opponents and teammates alike.

Why similar: FPS 51.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Arena Shooter 13.3%, Multiplayer 12%, Action 7.1%

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: Classic 40.7% ★, FPS 23.9%, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Cult Classic 7.3% ★, Shooter 6.1%

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: FPS 45.9%, Fast-Paced 14%, Classic 12.9% ★, Shooter 10.6%, Arena Shooter 8.5%

HYPER DEMON PVP is a free online 1v1 FPS. Master simple but deep mechanics and defeat opponents in intense duels to climb the global leaderboard.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.7%, FPS 24.2%, Multiplayer 12.6%, eSports 9.7% ★, Shooter 8.6%

Experience the thrill of classic arena shooters reborn. Vengeance delivers nonstop, skill-driven combat with fast respawns, chaotic maps, and authentic weapon recoil. Forget microtransactions—just pure, old-school shooting fun. Play fast. Play the past!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 32%, FPS 28.4%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Shooter 10.9%, First-Person 5.2%

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: FPS 31.1%, Fast-Paced 20.1%, Classic 19.7% ★, Multiplayer 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%