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1999 PCPlayStationXbox 👍 96 % Overwhelmingly positive, 3,753 reviews on Steam

Quake III Arena is a pure arena shooter where blistering movement like strafe-jumping, precise aim and controlling item spawns decide every match. There's no campaign, just relentless deathmatches and duels against bots or real players.

What defines Quake III Arena:

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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