Quake III Arena vs Quake Live
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Quake Live wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Quake Live is R$6.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Quake III Arena | Quake Live |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 68 |
| Quality | 77 | 71 |
| Value | 75 | 79 |
| Popularity | 29 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.14 | R$ 5.52 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.7% positive | 88.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 24 | 245 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Quake III Arena | Quake Live |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 3, 2007 | September 17, 2014 |
| Developers | id Software | id Software |
| Publishers | Bethesda Softworks | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Quake III Arena or Quake Live?
Quake Live won the comparison against Quake III Arena based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Quake III Arena worth buying over Quake Live?
Based on the metrics, Quake Live won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Quake Live currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC