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SeriesQuake

Quake III Arena

Critic score3 critics
First release
Dec 02, 1999
Developer
id Software
Engine
id Tech 3
Genres
Shooter · Action, Science fiction

Quake III Arena is a first-person shooter built around competitive multiplayer combat. Unlike earlier entries in the Quake series, it has no story-driven campaign, and its single-player mode instead pits the player against computer-controlled bots across a series of increasingly difficult arenas. Matches take place in maps that mix gothic and technological architecture, with weapons and power-ups spawning at fixed points that players fight to control. Movement techniques such as strafe-jumping and rocket-jumping are central to high-level play. Game modes include free-for-all deathmatch, team deathmatch, one-on-one tournament duels, and capture the flag, and the game supports network and internet play along with extensive customization and modding.

Also known as Q3, Q3A, Quake 3 Arena, Quake 3: Arena
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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
In Quake III Arena, the greatest warriors of all time are pulled from their own worlds to fight for the amusement of a powerful race known as the Vadrigar within the Arena Eternal. The player takes the role of one such combatant, battling through tiers of opponents in an endless contest of skill and survival.Read more

In Quake III Arena, the greatest warriors of all time are pulled from their own worlds to fight for the amusement of a powerful race known as the Vadrigar within the Arena Eternal. The player takes the role of one such combatant, battling through tiers of opponents in an endless contest of skill and survival.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 02, 1999
Linux
Dec 10, 1999
Mac
Dec 27, 1999
All 7 release dates
Linux
Dec 27, 1999
Dreamcast
Oct 22, 2000
Dreamcast
Dec 08, 2000
Xbox 360
Dec 15, 2010
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
6h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
bloody, death, open-source, run and gun, cyborg
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At a Glance

Critic Score
87
Main + Extras (IGDB)
6h

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 3,476 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • LAN PvPSteam · 16 Oct

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