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Nexuiz
NexuizFast-paced, quake-like arena shooter for Linux, PC, and Mac.
Xonotic
XonoticFast‑paced, free‑to‑play arena shooter with crisp movement
Overview
Description

Nexuiz is a high‑velocity first‑person shooter that captures the classic arena feel of early 2000s Quake titles. Developed and published by Alientrap Games Inc, it offers both single‑player challenges and frantic multiplayer battles. The game runs natively on Linux, Windows, and macOS, delivering smooth, retro‑styled graphics and responsive controls. With its free‑to‑play model, Nexuiz invites players of all skill levels to dive into fast, skill‑based combat across a variety of sci‑fi themed maps.

Xonotic is an addictive arena‑style first‑person shooter that delivers intense, fast‑paced combat with a wide array of futuristic weapons. Its intuitive mechanics and smooth movement make every match feel exhilarating and skill‑driven. Available on Linux, Windows PC, and macOS, Xonotic is completely free‑to‑play under the GPLv3+ license, allowing the community to modify and expand the game indefinitely.

Pricing
Free
Free
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of classic arena shooters
Competitive FPS fans and open‑source gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Alientrap Games Inc
Team Xonotic
publisher
Alientrap Games Inc
Team Xonotic
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
80/100
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General
release date
2005-05-31
2011-09-08
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Free-to-play with no hidden fees
  • Runs natively on Linux, Windows, and macOS
  • Fast, responsive controls ideal for competitive play
  • Rich selection of arena maps and weapons
  • Free to download and play
  • Cross‑platform support
  • Extensive weapon selection
  • Active modding community
Cons
  • Graphics are intentionally retro and may feel dated
  • Limited modern features such as matchmaking lobbies
  • Community size is smaller compared to newer shooters
  • Limited single‑player narrative content
  • Occasional server latency issues
  • Steep learning curve for new players
Community & Metrics
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