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OpenArena
Free and open source first-person shooter
by OA Team, xplshn and contributors
Official site: flathub.org
About OpenArena
OpenArena is a free and open source first-person shooter game based
heavily on the Quake III Arena-style deathmatch.
Score frags to win the game using a balanced set of weapons each designed
for different situations.
Guns include a chaingun, rocket launcher, shotgun, and railgun.
OpenArena's style of play is very fast and requires skill to be played
successfully online.
Gameplay modes include Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Tournament, Capture
the Flag, Elimination, CTF Elimination, Last Man Standing and Double
Domination.
This version of OpenArena is based on the Quake3e engine,
we do not take credit for the work done by the OpenArena team nor "Eugene", who develops the Quake3e engine.
This Flatpak was made to be a replacement of the original one released in 2012,
as it contains bugs and annoyances not present in this engine.
A configuration file is also available, which lets you modify CVARS however you want.
The OAX patch has been applied, which adds support for more screen resolutions and makes the game playable
in many modern systems, it also includes bugfixes and improvements. (to disable this patch modify the config file).
Beware that trying to connect to an OAX-patched server may not work with unpatched clients. Connections to unpatched servers
do work and present no issues.
People looking for a lighter & portable version without any dependencies may be interested in
How to install OpenArena
- 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.ec_.Quake3e.OpenArena
- Open OpenArena once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenArena free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where OpenArena is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install OpenArena from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.ec_.Quake3e.OpenArena. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is OpenArena safe?
OpenArena downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.