LibreQuake (v0.01 – 0.07)

The LibreQuake project aims to create a complete, free content first-person shooter game, but LibreQuake by itself is just the raw material for a game. It must be paired with a compatible engine to be played.

There is a massive back catalogue, spanning over two decades, containing thousands of Quake levels and other modifications (“mods”) made by fans of the game. LibreQuake aims to be compatible with these and allows most to be played without the need to use non-free software.

Since LibreQuake is only the game data, you will still need to download an engine. These are also often termed “source ports” by the community. There are an overwhelming number of choices available, a lengthy list of which is available on the Quake Wiki or here in our Donwloads Section.

Installation:

First, download a modern Quake source port. (We recommend Ironwail)
Then paste the id1 folder of this download in the same directory you put the quake source port's executable.