Both games are made by the same developer, id software, and feature similar gameplay mechanics. In many ways, Quake is a spiritual successor to DOOM. If not, all of human kind is doomed to death. It's up to Ranger to explore the new world, destroying all threats he comes across. After government experiments involving teleportation opens a doorway to another dimension, enemies come flooding through the gate. You play as Ranger, a grizzled and tough soldier with enough strength to lift an ox. Quake is a fast-paced and intense first person shooter, tasking players with repelling cruel creatures from another dimension.