Rank 01Games like Quake 4
- 36 games
- Updated Oct 9, 2026
Players who liked Quake 4 also play
The closest matches to Quake 4: Quake II, Quake, DOOM 3, RAGE 2, and Serious Sam 4. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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RAGE 2
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Quake 4.
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Unreal Tournament 3
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Arena Shooter, like Quake 4.
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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Gore, like Quake 4.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Quake 4
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- Released: 2011
- Developer: RavenSoft, id Software
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 4
- 85% of 1,665 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Atmospheric horror elements
- Complex level design
- Improved friendly ai interaction
- Dark
- Immersive
- Dynamic lighting and shadow
More games like Quake 4, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Quake 4
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Why this: Same dark mood as Quake 4.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
Why this: Same immersive mood as Quake 4.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Quake 4 at current Steam store prices.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Arena Shooter, like Quake 4.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Why this: Same dark mood as Quake 4.
RoboCop: Rogue City
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Quake 4.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Quake 4, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Reflex Arena
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Arena Shooter, like Quake 4.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Quake 4.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Quake 4.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Quake II
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Quake 4.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Quake 4.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Gore, like Quake 4.
About Quake 4
The closest matches to Quake 4: Quake II, Quake, DOOM 3, RAGE 2, and Serious Sam 4. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Quake 4 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Quake II, Quake and DOOM 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark and immersive, and single out its dynamic lighting and shadow and friendly ai interaction. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Quake 4 is a military sci-fi first-person shooter developed by RavenSoft and id Software, released in 2011 at a price of 14.99 USD. Players take on the role of a Rhino Squad soldier leading Earth's invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. The campaign features tactical shooting mechanics, vehicle segments, and dynamic lighting and shadow systems alongside improved friendly AI that responds to player actions. Reviewers highlight atmospheric horror elements and complex level design that contribute to a dark, immersive experience. The game runs as playable on Steam Deck and is described as challenging with a medium-length campaign. According to 1665 Steam reviews, the game holds an 85% positive rating.
About Quake 4: As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.
Is Quake 4 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 1,665 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmospheric horror elements
- Complex level design
- Improved friendly ai interaction
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“If you want to buy game just to try multiplayer, don't bother, there were only one server with 2 active players on friday evening, european time. You also cannot set the game to ultrawide resolution, even with editing config file. Max…”
Frequently asked about Quake 4
Can I run it?
How much does Quake 4 cost?
Quake 4 is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Quake 4 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Quake 4 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Quake 4?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Quake 4 are Quake II, Quake, DOOM 3.
Who developed Quake 4?
Quake 4 was developed by RavenSoft, id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.