Quake III Arena
Developed by id Software · Published by Bethesda Softworks
At a glance
Overview
An action game by id Software, published by Bethesda Softworks — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Quake III Arena.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- 3-D Hardware Accelerator with full OpenGL® support, Pentium® 233 Mhz MMX®processor with 8 MB Video Card or Pentium II 266 Mhz processor with 4 MB Video Card, or AMD® 350 Mhz K6®-2 processor with 4 MB Video Card, 64 MB RAM, a 100% Windows® XP/Vista compatible computer system (including compatible 32-bit drivers for video card, sound card and input devices), 25 MB of uncompressed hard disk space for game files (Minimum Install), plus 45 MB for the Windows swap file, 100% DirectX 3.0 or higher compatible sound card, 100% Microsoft-compatible mouse and driver, joystick (optional)
Supported languages (1)
Quake III Arena FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Quake III Arena?
Steam classifies Quake III Arena as a Action game, developed by id Software. The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.
How much does Quake III Arena cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Quake III Arena at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Quake III Arena single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Quake III Arena: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Quake III Arena on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Quake III Arena for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Quake III Arena out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 3, 2007.
What platforms is Quake III Arena on?
Quake III Arena is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Quake III Arena single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP.
How much does Quake III Arena cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Who made Quake III Arena?
Quake III Arena is developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Where to get Quake III Arena
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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