OpenArena supports various FPS gametypes such as Elimination, Last Man Standing, Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch, and many more. It also supports both singleplayer and multiplayer mode. In the multiplayer mode, you can play against friends on internet and in your local LAN.

There are many kind of intersting weapons available to use. Each of them has unique power and style. Choosing the best weapon for your own fighting style will make different to be able to defeat more opponents.

In the singleplayer mode, bots capability can be adjusted based on difficulty level. At the beginning, the mouse speed seems a bit slow. You can change it by accessing the SETUP-CONTROLS menu.