Rank 01Games like Quake II
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Quake II also play
The closest matches to Quake II: Quake, DOOM + DOOM II, Quake 4, Serious Sam 3: BFE, and Blood: Refreshed Supply™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Quake II.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2007
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Serious Sam 3: BFE
Why this: Shares weapon switching with Quake II.
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Blood: Refreshed Supply™
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Quake II.
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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Why this: Shares fast paced shooting with Quake II.
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- Released: 2007
- Developer: id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 5,432 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- New campaign content
- Updated graphics and performance
- Brutal
- Challenging
- Fast paced shooting
- Multiplayer bots support
More games like Quake II, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Quake II
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.
Quake III Arena
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Quake II.
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Quake II.
Quake II Mission Pack: The Reckoning
Why this: Same challenging mood as Quake II.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like Quake II.
Quake Live
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Old School, like Quake II.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Quake II.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Quake II at current Steam store prices.
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Quake II.
Wolfenstein 3D
Why this: Shares fast paced shooting with Quake II.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Why this: Same challenging mood as Quake II.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Quake II, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Quake II.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Also 1990's and Gore, like Quake II.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Quake
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Quake II.
DOOM + DOOM II
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Quake II.
Blood: Refreshed Supply™
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Quake II.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Why this: Shares fast paced shooting with Quake II.
More from id Software
Other recommendable Steam games by id Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
DOOM Eternal
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Quake II.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
Why this: Same brutal mood as Quake II.
About Quake II
The closest matches to Quake II: Quake, DOOM + DOOM II, Quake 4, Serious Sam 3: BFE, and Blood: Refreshed Supply™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Quake II is your kind of game, the closest matches are Quake, DOOM + DOOM II and Quake 4 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as brutal and challenging, and single out its fast paced shooting and multiplayer bots support. 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 II is a classic action first-person shooter set in a military sci-fi universe where humanity fights the Strogg, a hostile alien race. The game features fast-paced shooting with weapon-switching mechanics and multiplayer bot support, offering a medium-length solo campaign. Reviewers highlight the remastered content includes new campaign content and updated graphics and performance. Players describe the combat as brutal and challenging, where tactical positioning matters. The game runs at $9.99 USD and is verified on Steam Deck, holding a 95% positive rating from over 5,400 Steam reviews.
About Quake II: You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
Is Quake II worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 5,432 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- New campaign content
- Updated graphics and performance
People who play it also play: Quake, DOOM + DOOM II, Quake 4
Frequently asked about Quake II
Can I run it?
Is Quake II verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Quake II is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Quake II cost?
Quake II is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Quake II have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Quake II supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Quake II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Quake II are Quake, DOOM + DOOM II, Quake 4.
Who developed Quake II?
Quake II was developed by id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks.