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LibreQuake
Cosmic horror first-person shooter
by LQ Team
Official site: flathub.org
About LibreQuake
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.
To install mods for the flatpak version of LibreQuake you need to place them in the
~/.var/app/io.github.lavenderdotpet.LibreQuake/.quakespasm/ directory.
This is were your config, screenshots and demos are located too.
Disclaimer: In its current form LibreQuake is a work in progress effort which may
include placeholder assets, missing textures or unfinished parts.
This release is bundled with the quakespasm sourceport which is released under the
GPL-2.0 license. See the Github page for details about used licenses.
How to install LibreQuake
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.lavenderdotpet.LibreQuake
- Open LibreQuake once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is LibreQuake free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where LibreQuake is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install LibreQuake from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.lavenderdotpet.LibreQuake. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is LibreQuake safe?
LibreQuake downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.