RunsOnLinux

Does Quake Live run on Linux?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. Quake Live is a Windows game that runs on Linux through Proton, the tool built into Steam, and players on ProtonDB rate it Platinum, the top rating. Its anti-cheat (PunkBuster and VAC) works on Linux.

Quake Live by id Software · Action

Quake Live is an action game from id Software, published by Bethesda Softworks, first released on 17 September 2014.

It has a single-player side and an online one. Steam lists partial controller support.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
No, it runs through Proton
Player rating on ProtonDB
Platinum, from 140 reports
Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
Playable, with small niggles
Anti-cheat
PunkBuster, VAC: Works on Linux, officially

How to play it

  1. Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
  2. In Steam's settings, under Compatibility, switch on "Enable Steam Play for all other titles". That turns on Proton for every Windows game. You only do this once.
  3. Install Quake Live and press Play.

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