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Spec (1080p/60 HZ) Win 10 64-bit version Intel Core i5-3570 @3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @3.5 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) 8GB System RAM Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive (additional space required for add-on downloads) High speed broadband connection required for online play
Recommended: Spec (*4K/120 HZ) Win 10 64-bit version Intel Core i5-6600k @3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) 8GB System RAM Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive (additional space required for add-on downloads) High speed broadband connection required for online play *Compatible display required
Fast‑paced arena shooting is the core of Quake, with nearly all players praising its crisp action—80 out of 85 gameplay mentions applaud the flow and precision. 97 % of the 15,611 Steam reviews are positive, and 96 % of post‑release feedback reflects the same enthusiasm. 99 % of players who spent more than 10 hours found the experience satisfying.
What it's about: Développé par le studio reconnu id Software, Quake® est le jeu de tir à la première personne révolutionnaire à l'ambiance sombre et originale qui a inspiré le style rétro des jeux d'aujourd'hui. Avec Quake (Enhanced), découvrez la version authentique, mise à jour et graphiquement améliorée.
In-game
« Dropping a DLC 30 years after release is what I call commitment. Now please give us a new Quake game and also remaster Quake 3+4! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played3321« The soundtrack & SFX were created and recorded by Nine Inch Nails, including all of your characters' grunts, groans, screams and gasps. Making this the only video game where you play as Trent Reznor. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 64 h played31« It's 1996 and I'm playing Quake. It's 2006 and I'm playing Quake. It's 2016 and I'm playing Quake. It's 2026 and I'm still playing Quake. *cracks open the boom juice* it's good to be old. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 50 h played111« If this beautiful game wasn't made, there would have no call of duty, no battlefield, no apex legends, no cs2, no half-life or no valorant existed. You don't have to love this game but you will respect it :) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 48 h played2« This game is one of the most influential games in the whole wide world. Awesome soundtrack by Trent Reznor himself from Nine Inch Nails, Awesome combat, Really cool guns, And awesome enemies. All so awesome. ITS AWESOME »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played21« bought this game because NIN did the soundtrack. i've been meaning to play it for a while, and its actually so peak. the art style I love the most and it paired with NIN is just perfect. I CAN LITERALLY SHOOT, NINE INCH NAILS, AT ENEMIES. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« Quake <<< Power Slave - ice skating moves - mini jumps - traps - steam acheivement not recorded - confusing menus »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 4 h played« 10 euros et 5 blue screen pour un jeu finis en 30 minutes »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 1 h played« Congratulations Nightdive Studios, you've somehow managed to push me out of playing a 30 year old game due to hardware limitations. Bring back the old rendering, it worked fine. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 72 h played« would probably like this game more if i didnt play so many newer games inspired by it first. i didnt feel like i needed to try this. act 4 is ass but its mostly great before that. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played« It crashes immediately after the photosensitivity warning. I have spent three hours trying to fix it, and nothing worked. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played« Quake is a classic. It may not be the best fps ever, but if your cant call yourself a "seasoned fps player" until you've played Quake for at least an hour and experienced its game changing glory. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 7 h played1
In players' words
« Dropping a DLC 30 years after release is what I call commitment. Now please give us a new Quake game and also remaster Quake 3+4! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played3321« Quake <<< Power Slave - ice skating moves - mini jumps - traps - steam acheivement not recorded - confusing menus »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 4 h played« The soundtrack & SFX were created and recorded by Nine Inch Nails, including all of your characters' grunts, groans, screams and gasps. Making this the only video game where you play as Trent Reznor. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 64 h played31« 10 euros et 5 blue screen pour un jeu finis en 30 minutes »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 1 h played« It's 1996 and I'm playing Quake. It's 2006 and I'm playing Quake. It's 2016 and I'm playing Quake. It's 2026 and I'm still playing Quake. *cracks open the boom juice* it's good to be old. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 50 h played111« Congratulations Nightdive Studios, you've somehow managed to push me out of playing a 30 year old game due to hardware limitations. Bring back the old rendering, it worked fine. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 72 h played« If this beautiful game wasn't made, there would have no call of duty, no battlefield, no apex legends, no cs2, no half-life or no valorant existed. You don't have to love this game but you will respect it :) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 48 h played2« would probably like this game more if i didnt play so many newer games inspired by it first. i didnt feel like i needed to try this. act 4 is ass but its mostly great before that. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played« This game is one of the most influential games in the whole wide world. Awesome soundtrack by Trent Reznor himself from Nine Inch Nails, Awesome combat, Really cool guns, And awesome enemies. All so awesome. ITS AWESOME »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played21« It crashes immediately after the photosensitivity warning. I have spent three hours trying to fix it, and nothing worked. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played« bought this game because NIN did the soundtrack. i've been meaning to play it for a while, and its actually so peak. the art style I love the most and it paired with NIN is just perfect. I CAN LITERALLY SHOOT, NINE INCH NAILS, AT ENEMIES. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« Quake is a classic. It may not be the best fps ever, but if your cant call yourself a "seasoned fps player" until you've played Quake for at least an hour and experienced its game changing glory. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 7 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=85
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
93 % pos · n=14
Performance
75 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=12
Multiplayer
71 % pos · n=7
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
85
80
3
2
Graphics / art
20
19
1
0
Content / longevity
14
13
0
1
Performance
12
9
0
3
Audio / music
12
12
0
0
Multiplayer
7
5
0
2
Value for money
4
3
0
1
Story / writing
3
2
1
0
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Interface / UX
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.3 h.
<2h
79 % (n=39)
2-10h
94 % (n=179)
10-25h
99 % (n=143)
>25h
99 % (n=137)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €1.24 (Jun 22, 2017)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,6 % of players.
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Quake shines for players who love relentless, fast‑action shooters and who appreciate solid multiplayer support—especially those nostalgic for the original 1996 release, as well as newer fans drawn by its enduring arena design.
Is Quake worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 15,611 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 9,99€.
Verdict
With nearly perfect scores across gameplay, graphics, audio, and content, Quake remains a benchmark for shooters, delivering an exhilarating>Total 97 % positive rating. The only drawbacks are a handful of bugs and a minimal UI issue, which do not significantly impact the overall experience.
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