Every Quake game, in release order
There are 9 main Quake games, from Quake III Arena (1999) to Quake II (2023). The page also lists 3 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
967 critic and player ratings across the series.
Start with Quake III Arena (1999), the first game in the series.
Quake (2021) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 94/100.
Main Quake games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
How many Quake games are there?
There are 9 main Quake games, from Quake III Arena (1999) to Quake II (2023). The page also lists 3 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play Quake?
Play the main Quake games in release order: Quake III Arena (1999), Quake 4 (2005), Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (2007), Quake Live (2010), Quake Arena Arcade (2011), Quake (2021), Quake: Episode 6 - Dimension of the Machine (2021), Quake Champions (2022), Quake II (2023). The highest-rated entry is Quake (2021), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
How long does it take to beat every Quake game?
About 25 hours for the main story of the 4 main Quake games that have a HowLongToBeat time, out of 9.
What is the latest Quake game?
The latest Quake game is Quake II, released in 2023.