When was Quake released?

Quake was released on June 22, 1996.

What platforms is Quake available on?

Quake is available on Zeebo, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, DOS, Amiga, Sega Saturn, Legacy Mobile Device.

Quake was developed by id Software.

Where can I buy Quake?

Quake is available starting at 9.99 USD.

Quake

Name: Quake
Price: 9.99 USD

About

Quake is a first-person shooter video game, developed by id Software and published by GT Interactive in 1996 and featured music composed by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails. It is the first game in the popular Quake series. In the game, players must find their way through various maze-like, medieval environments while battling a variety of monsters using a wide array of weapons.

Storyline

The player takes the role of a protagonist known as Ranger who was sent into a portal in order to stop an enemy code-named "Quake". The government had been experimenting with teleportation technology and developed a working prototype called a "Slipgate"; the mysterious Quake compromised the Slipgate by connecting it with its own teleportation system, using it to send death squads to the "Human" dimension in order to test the martial capabilities of Humanity.

Where to buy

Prices for US · Updated 10/8/2026

News

Yet another free fan level pack for Quake has arrived, and this one's all about a feature rarely seen in id Software's classic shooter - PC Gamer

PC Gamer · 10/4/2026

30 years later, I finally got to play Quake on the PS1, but that's before I found a better version that doesn't rely on "substantial AI assistance" - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 9/1/2026