Quake III Arena
Quake III Arena
Play on q3.pieter.com ↗Opens on q3.pieter.com in a new tab. Check the setup notes below before starting.
About Quake III Arena
The arena shooter that defined deathmatch, running in a browser.
Arena deathmatch on a rotation of the demo maps, such as q3dm17 (The Longest Yard) and q3tourney2. It now supports phones and gamepads.
About the game
q3.pieter.com runs on Q3JS by @lukathedev, a browser build based on the open-source ioquake3. Levels added it in March 2026.
Made by Pieter Levels, powered by Q3JS.
How to play
Press Play on q3.pieter.com to open the project in a new tab, where it manages its own game files and browser permissions. Use a desktop computer with a keyboard and mouse for the most responsive control.
Questions about Quake III Arena
What engine does it run on?
q3.pieter.com runs on Q3JS by @lukathedev, a browser build based on the open-source ioquake3, which Levels added to his project list.
Which maps are in rotation?
Arena deathmatch on a rotation of the demo maps, such as q3dm17 (The Longest Yard) and q3tourney2.
Can I play on my phone?
It now supports phones and gamepads.
Tips for Quake III Arena
- On q3dm17, control the railgun spawn and the mega-health: the map is small enough that item timing wins fights.
- Strafe-jumping (circle jumps plus air control) is how you cross The Longest Yard's gaps: practice it before chasing frags.
An independent browser port of a classic game, not an AI original. OttersPlay does not host game files and is not affiliated with the original publisher. Some projects require files from your own copy.
Sources: q3.pieter.com, levels.io. Last checked .
