It’s very important that you install Quakespasm because it’s the only way to get this game working on Linux. Step 1: Using your package manager, install the Quakespasm program.
To get your copy of Quake 1 working on Linux, open up a terminal and follow the step-by-step instructions below. Better still, Quake 1 is freeware, so you don’t even have to purchase it to play. The first Quake game is easy to run on Linux, via the Quakespasm engine.