// R-LQIndependent runtime / WebAssembly
Break into
the old world.
A fully free first-person campaign built on the classic Quake engine. LibreQuake’s open game data runs in its own Qwasm WebAssembly module, with browser-local saves and no shared loader, game loop or content from Doom.
- Runtime
- Quake engine / WebAssembly
- Content
- LibreQuake Lite free data
- Session
- Browser IndexedDB saves
- Input
- Keyboard / touch / mouse-look
D-pad: move / turn
△ jump · □ strafe · ○ fire · × next weapon
Fully free Quake-engine game: Qwasm follows Quake’s GPL engine lineage. The bundled LibreQuake Lite package is independent free game content; no original Quake data is included. Engine license · Data license · Credits · Source notice.
About LibreQuake
A first-person action campaign using the classic Quake engine in its own Qwasm WebAssembly module. It bundles independent LibreQuake Lite data, keeps saves in the browser and has PSP-style touch controls without using original Quake assets or sharing Doom’s WAD loader and game loop.
- Genre
- Action
- Developer
- LibreQuake project / Qwasm
- License
- GPL engine lineage · LibreQuake free game data · notices retained
- Runtime
- Bundled independent runtime
- Controls
- keyboard, on-screen touch controls, gamepad, fullscreen mode
- Content status
- Free / bundled
LibreQuake: frequently asked questions
Is LibreQuake free to play on PLAYCHIVE?
Yes. LibreQuake runs free in your browser. PLAYCHIVE bundles the engine and the game content it needs, distributed under their own open or freeware terms (GPL engine lineage · LibreQuake free game data · notices retained). There is no sign-up and no file upload step.
Do I need to install anything to play LibreQuake?
No. LibreQuake runs directly in a modern desktop or mobile browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, using WebAssembly or HTML5. No account is required.
Can I play LibreQuake on a phone or with a controller?
PLAYCHIVE supports keyboard, on-screen touch controls, gamepad and fullscreen mode. Where the runtime allows it, phones get PSP-style on-screen controls, and desktop browsers accept keyboard, mouse and a connected gamepad.
Who makes LibreQuake and what is its license?
LibreQuake is developed by LibreQuake project / Qwasm. License and attribution: GPL engine lineage · LibreQuake free game data · notices retained. PLAYCHIVE is a non-commercial hub and keeps upstream notices with each runtime.
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