A groundbreaking fully 3D first-person shooter that introduced real-time 3D rendering, fast arena combat, and mod-friendly tech that defined late-90s PC gaming.
- Developer: id Software
- Release year: 1996 (PC)
- Genre: First-person shooter
- Core mechanics: Rocket-jumping, strafing and bunny-hopping movement, networked multiplayer/deathmatch, gothic/Lovecraftian levels
- Legacy: Set the stage for online esports (QuakeWorld), influential engine tech, and a vibrant mod scene (TF, CTF)