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Quake Live

Fast-paced arena FPS with competitive modes across 100-plus arenas

id Software · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released Sep 17, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 4,908
Recent reviews
Very Positive
83% of 30 in 30 days
Players
268
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jun 7, 2016
Minimum PC
4 MX
1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Quake Live?

A fast-paced first-person arena shooter centered on competitive multiplayer matches. Players battle across more than 100 developer- and community-made arenas in over 12 modes, including free-for-all, duels, team deathmatch, Clan Arena, and capture the flag.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast, competitive arena matches
  • +you accept a punishing learning curve
  • +you value a wide range of maps and modes

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer relaxed shooters with a gentle learning curve
  • −you want story-led progression rather than standalone matches

What players say

87% of 4,908 reviews are positive · 83% of 30 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast combat, precise aiming and movement, and the satisfaction of gradual improvement. The most common complaints concern a small, veteran-heavy community: newcomers report hostility, unexplained kicks, audio spam, and difficulty finding open matches.

Players over time

▲ +1% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 427 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Quake Live screenshot 1

Quake Live system requirements

Minimum: 4 MX, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or later
Processor
2 GHz Intel Processor or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or later
Processor
2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Quake Live have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Quake Live run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Device compatibility warnings shown
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
58
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Quake Live use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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