Quake Live Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Quake Live is tagged as Action. It is published by id Software (developer) and Bethesda Softworks (publisher) and released on 17 Sep, 2014. PureGameStats tracks Quake Live's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. Quake Live currently has 254 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 6,154 concurrent players on 31 August 2014. Current activity is 95.9% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 823,044 Steam units sold. Steam reviews are 87% positive across 15,873 responses. Platforms: Windows.
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Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: Windows
Release Date: 17 Sep, 2014
Official site On Steam
Est. sales: 823,044 Medium confidence
Achievement completion: 30% easiest · 2% median
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $2.99 70%
Loaded / CDKeys $2.59 75%
Green Man Gaming $2.55 74%
Gameseal $3.82 -

Quake Live Player Count & Steam Charts

Current players 254 All-time peak 6,154 7-day peak 499 Yesterday peak 452

In Aug 2026, Quake Live averaged 271 concurrent players with a monthly peak of 499. Roughly steady versus 281 average players in Mar 2026.

Daily Monthly Yearly
Date Avg Players Max Players Min Players
01 Sept 2026 246 452 110
31 Aug 2026 258 436 107
30 Aug 2026 297 499 171
29 Aug 2026 297 473 142
28 Aug 2026 271 441 119
27 Aug 2026 249 460 122
26 Aug 2026 245 466 113
25 Aug 2026 253 448 124
24 Aug 2026 253 455 123
23 Aug 2026 300 483 179
22 Aug 2026 284 465 173
21 Aug 2026 268 471 125
20 Aug 2026 253 446 128
19 Aug 2026 257 470 136
18 Aug 2026 250 434 112
17 Aug 2026 258 481 114
16 Aug 2026 284 441 148
15 Aug 2026 284 485 151
14 Aug 2026 270 472 123
13 Aug 2026 258 470 121
12 Aug 2026 241 437 114
11 Aug 2026 260 447 110
10 Aug 2026 271 464 141
09 Aug 2026 331 498 200
08 Aug 2026 316 466 185
07 Aug 2026 290 478 138
06 Aug 2026 269 490 152
05 Aug 2026 249 450 130
04 Aug 2026 244 420 124
03 Aug 2026 264 457 108

Quake Live Price History & Best Deals

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Date Price Discount
06 Feb 2026 $2.99 70%
13 Aug 2025 $9.99 0%
10 Aug 2025 $2.99 70%
18 Jul 2025 $9.99 0%

Quake Live PC System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel Processor or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Stereo Soundcard
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Stereo Soundcard

Quake Live Steam Reviews

Total reviews 15,873 Positive 13,736 Negative 2,137 Positive % 86.5%Rating Very Positive

What reviewers talk about

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Reviewers criticise
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Quake Live News & Media Coverage

Quake Live - Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Quake Live right now?

Quake Live has 254 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for Quake Live?

Quake Live reached an all-time peak of 6,154 concurrent players on 31 August 2014.

How many copies has Quake Live sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates Quake Live has sold approximately 823,044 copies on Steam, with medium confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is Quake Live rated on Steam?

Quake Live has 15,873 Steam reviews with a 86.5% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of Quake Live?

Quake Live is priced at $9.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was Quake Live released?

Quake Live was released on 17 Sep, 2014. It was developed by id Software.

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