OpenArena is a community-produced deathmatch FPS based on GPL idTech3 technology.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenArena?
OpenArena by OA Team is free Windows software in the pc games category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 425.2 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Large download (425.2 MB)
In short: OpenArena is a free pc game tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is OpenArena safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5A8FAF7F5B51F351B0A1618C06B6B98A5F1A6758F1D39818DE2C87DF2A0BAC4A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.8Latest | February 5, 2018 | 425.2 MB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenArena.OpenArena -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.ec_.Quake3e.OpenArenaInformation
- Publisher
- OA Team
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- 18+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.8.8
- Released
- February 5, 2018
- Added to the catalogue
- February 9, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- openarena.ws
- winget ID
- OpenArena.OpenArena
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenArena free?
Yes. OpenArena is free to use.
Is OpenArena safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install OpenArena with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does OpenArena run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use OpenArena without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to OpenArena?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
