Choose Quake 4
Choose Quake 4 if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. 1,665 Steam reviews back the pick.
Quake 4 vs Possessed
Quake 4 and Possessed both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Quake 4 (2011) is 6 years older than Possessed (2017). Quake 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Possessed (63.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Possessed
Choose Possessed if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Possessed launched in 2017.
Both Quake 4 and Possessed sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Quake 4 |  Possessed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (1,665 reviews) | 63.8% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | RavenSoft, id Software | Volens Nolens Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Quake 4 (2011) is 6 years older than Possessed (2017).
- Quake 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Possessed (63.8% positive).
- Possessed is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Quake 4 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Quake 4 is Deck Playable, Possessed is Deck Unsupported.
Quake 4 vs Possessed — FAQ
- Should I play Quake 4 or Possessed first?
- If you want chronology, Quake 4 (2011) came out before Possessed (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Quake 4 and Possessed similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Possessed have multiplayer like Quake 4?
- No. Quake 4 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Possessed is listed as single-player only.