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
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
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 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.3 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment 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")
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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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: 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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