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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: 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

Quake

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Released August 3, 2007
sample: 498 reviews posted after launch (128 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 15,611 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
9,99€ 3,99€ -60%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

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

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« 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 · 64 h played21
« 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 · 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 · 48 h played2
« 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 · 7 h played1
« Run from the Shamber. Pat the Shamber. Kiss the Shamber. Merry the Shamber. Have a family with the Shamber. Shamber is Love Shamber is Life. 10/10 cause Shamber! »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played1
« The game that basically created rocket jumping + bunny hopping = great game :) »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Quake <<< Power Slave - ice skating moves - mini jumps - traps - steam acheivement not recorded - confusing menus »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« 10 euros et 5 blue screen pour un jeu finis en 30 minutes »
👎 anonymous review · 1 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 · 12 h played
« It crashes immediately after the photosensitivity warning. I have spent three hours trying to fix it, and nothing worked. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« doom if it was a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ mobile game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« rapide et fun avec des armes qui font piou piou :) »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played

In players' words

« 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 · 64 h played21
« Quake <<< Power Slave - ice skating moves - mini jumps - traps - steam acheivement not recorded - confusing menus »
👎 anonymous review · 4 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 · 50 h played111
« 10 euros et 5 blue screen pour un jeu finis en 30 minutes »
👎 anonymous review · 1 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 · 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 · 12 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 · 7 h played1
« It crashes immediately after the photosensitivity warning. I have spent three hours trying to fix it, and nothing worked. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Run from the Shamber. Pat the Shamber. Kiss the Shamber. Merry the Shamber. Have a family with the Shamber. Shamber is Love Shamber is Life. 10/10 cause Shamber! »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played1
« doom if it was a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ mobile game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The game that basically created rocket jumping + bunny hopping = great game :) »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« rapide et fun avec des armes qui font piou piou :) »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
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)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay858032
Graphics / art201910
Content / longevity141301
Performance12903
Audio / music121200
Multiplayer7502
Value for money4301
Story / writing3210
Stability / bugs2002
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.8 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
Mar 2026 : 93% positive93MarApr 2026 : 98% positive98AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€7.13€14.27€21.41€28.5520132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.24

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.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 80 positive mentions out of 85
  • Graphics: 19 positive mentions out of 20
  • Audio: 12 positive mentions out of 12 gelir שהיא
  • Performance: 9 positive mentions out of 12
  • Content: 13 positive mentions out of 14

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: 2 negative mentions out of 2
  • UI: 1 negative mention out of 1
  • Multiplayer: 2 negative mentions out of 7
  • Performance: 3 negative mentions out of 12

Who is it for?

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: 3,99€ (60% off).

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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