
About Quake
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.
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.
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Quake FAQ
When did Quake come out?
Quake was released on June 22, 1996 for PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Quake on PlayStation 5?
No. Quake has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Quake on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Quake has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Quake on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Quake has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Quake?
Quake is developed by id Software and published by MacSoft Games, Sega, GT Interactive Software, Pulse Interactive, PXL computers, and clickBOOM.
Is Quake multiplayer?
Yes. Quake supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Quake cost?
Quake costs $9.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Quake good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 96% of 16,512 reviews are positive.

















