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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “id Software” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22573 of the collection, and the 70th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “id Software” meme mean?
id Software names the pioneering first-person shooter studio, a reference point for a whole generation of PC players. Mentioning it calls up Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein, the games that defined a genre and pushed the technology forward. Online it stands for 1990s nostalgia, programmer ingenuity and the shareware spirit. People bring it up to honour its founders or to point out a game's influence on its successors.
Where does the “id Software” meme come from?
id Software was founded in 1991 in Mesquite, Texas, by John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall and Adrian Carmack, who met while making monthly games for the company Softdisk. Carmack built a side-scrolling 2D engine, and Scott Miller of Apogee Software published the Commander Keen series. The studio then developed Wolfenstein 3D, a big shareware success. In 1993, Doom popularised the first-person shooter and sold close to ten million copies in three years. Tom Hall left the studio soon after. Quake pushed 3D further, with a soundtrack by Trent Reznor. In 2009, ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, bought id Software, and in 2011 John Carmack left to work on virtual reality.
- 1991id Software is founded in Mesquite, Texas.
- 1993Doom is released and popularises the first-person shooter.
- 2009ZeniMax Media, Bethesda's parent company, acquires id Software.
- 2011John Carmack leaves the studio to work on virtual reality.
How to use the “id Software” meme
- Pay tribute to Doom by noting that id Software defined the first-person shooter.
- Cite id Software when talking about the golden age of PC shareware.
- Explain how Quake and Wolfenstein shaped modern shooters.
- Mention John Carmack and John Romero when discussing programming legends.
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The “id Software” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #70 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “id Software” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; id Software comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is id Software?
It is an American video game studio founded in 1991, best known for Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein. It is seen as a pioneer of the first-person shooter.
Who founded id Software?
John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall and Adrian Carmack, in Texas in 1991. They met at Softdisk.
What are id Software's most famous games?
Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Quake are the best known. Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Doom 3 followed.
Who owns id Software today?
ZeniMax Media, parent of Bethesda Softworks, bought the studio in 2009. Its games are published under the Bethesda banner.
How do I get the id Software meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “id Software” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the id Software card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — id Software · checked on October 18, 2026.
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