10 PvP games like Quake that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Quake down to the 10 that fit the “PvP” category. Overwatch, Astro Duel 2 and Shotgun Farmers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Quake.

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The best pvP games like Quake

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Quake. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Overwatch

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 30%· 401KIGDB83· 3OC90· 138

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: visual third person and free to play, while skipping horror tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerPvPSoloCo-opRangedMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 99%· 67OC72· 5

Year 2024Dev Rusty Moyher · Wild RoosterOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMeleeRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 9.9K

Year 2017Dev Megastorm GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings setting cartoon, online features and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeRangedDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 6.4KRAWG👍 15%· 52

Year 2014Dev JForce GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping horror tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 1.2MRAWG👍 66%· 2.9KMC92IGDB80· 1

Year 2007Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: online features, skill tree progression and crafting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

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#6DUSK

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerPvPRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 25KRAWG👍 88%· 228IGDB90· 4OC89· 44

Year 2018Dev David Szymanski · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 78%· 267KIGDB80· 1OC81· 23

Year 2023Dev Embark StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings online features, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerSoloPvPDarkSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 74%· 39K

Year 2022Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: free to play and early access, while skipping horror tension

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#9Rust

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 1.4MRAWG👍 52%· 864MC66IGDB78· 4OC67· 29

Year 2018Dev Facepunch StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping horror tension

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#10Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerPvPMeleeRangedMedievalFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 6.2KRAWG👍 40%· 54

Year 2010Dev Octoshark StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and historical setting, while skipping horror tension

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