Rank 01Why this
Also World War II and Class-Based, like Day of Defeat.
- $1.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2010
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Players who liked Day of Defeat also play
The closest matches to Day of Defeat: Day of Defeat: Source, Day of Infamy, Counter-Strike, Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, and Hell Let Loose. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also World War II and Military, like Day of Defeat.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Also Team-Based and Military, like Day of Defeat.
- $1.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2000
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Why this: Also World War II and Team-Based, like Day of Defeat.
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- Released: 2003
- Developer: Valve
- Price: $0.99−80%checked Oct 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 2,142 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 79
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Community support and active servers
- Objective driven gameplay
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
- Class selection systems
- Historical accuracy in weapons and maps
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Why this: Also Military and War, like Day of Defeat.
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Why this: Also World War II and Military, like Day of Defeat.
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PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also Team-Based and War, like Day of Defeat.
Alien Swarm
Why this: Also Class-Based and Team-Based, like Day of Defeat.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Day of Defeat.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Why this: Also Team-Based and Military, like Day of Defeat.
Codename CURE
Why this: Also Class-Based and Military, like Day of Defeat.
Talvisota - Winter War
Why this: Also World War II and Military, like Day of Defeat.
DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Military and War, like Day of Defeat.
More from Valve
Other recommendable Steam games by Valve, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Counter-Strike 2
Why this: Also Team-Based and Military, like Day of Defeat.
Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Day of Defeat.
Portal 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Day of Defeat.
About Day of Defeat
The closest matches to Day of Defeat: Day of Defeat: Source, Day of Infamy, Counter-Strike, Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, and Hell Let Loose. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Day of Defeat is your kind of game, the closest matches are Day of Defeat: Source, Day of Infamy and Counter-Strike — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and nostalgic, and single out its class selection systems. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Day of Defeat is a 2003 Valve-developed team-based first-person shooter set during the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players select from infantry classes including light assault, heavy, sniper, and machine-gunner, each equipped with historically accurate weaponry. Team-based objective play forms the core experience across expansive maps, with missions modeled on key historical operations. Players describe the action as challenging and nostalgic, capturing a feel reminiscent of classic multiplayer shooters. The massive multiplayer environment, priced at $4.99 USD, has maintained an active community with dedicated servers since its launch. Players are drawn to the objective-driven gameplay and the importance of tactical positioning on the battlefield. Currently marked as playable on Steam Deck, the game holds an 89% positive rating from over 2,100 Steam reviews.
About Day of Defeat: Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.
Is Day of Defeat worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 2,142 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $0.99 (checked Oct 5).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Community support and active servers
- Objective driven gameplay
People who play it also play: Day of Defeat: Source, Day of Infamy, Counter-Strike
Frequently asked about Day of Defeat
Can I run it?
Does Day of Defeat run on Steam Deck?
Day of Defeat is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Day of Defeat cost?
Day of Defeat is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Day of Defeat have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Day of Defeat supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Day of Defeat?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Day of Defeat are Day of Defeat: Source, Day of Infamy, Counter-Strike.
Who developed Day of Defeat?
Day of Defeat was developed by Valve.