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Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Deathmatch Classic.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 1999
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The closest matches to Deathmatch Classic: Team Fortress Classic, Counter-Strike, Quake, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Competitive and 1990's, like Deathmatch Classic.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2000
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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
Why this: Also Competitive and Arena Shooter, like Deathmatch Classic.
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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like Deathmatch Classic.
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- Released: 2001
- Developer: Valve
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 83% of 1,262 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
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About Deathmatch Classic
The closest matches to Deathmatch Classic: Team Fortress Classic, Counter-Strike, Quake, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Deathmatch Classic is your kind of game, the closest matches are Team Fortress Classic, Counter-Strike and Quake — picked from the ranked list below. 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.
Deathmatch Classic is a competitive arena shooter developed and published by Valve in 2001. Serving as Valve's tribute to id Software's classic Quake-style deathmatch gameplay, the game runs on the Half-Life engine and drops players into futuristic sci-fi settings where fast reflexes are essential for survival. The short, challenging matches are designed for quick sessions, making it suitable for players seeking intense competitive first-person action in brief bursts. Online multiplayer functionality allows players to compete against each other across various arena maps. The game holds an 83% positive rating from 1,262 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. Priced at $4.99, Deathmatch Classic appeals to fans of retro shooters and those interested in experiencing a piece of multiplayer shooter history.
About Deathmatch Classic: Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.
Is Deathmatch Classic worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 83% of 1,262 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The only opponent I found was my reflection in the monitor, wondering why I still hope for the good old days to come back. Valve's loving tribute to Quake, except all the love’s been buried under two decades of tumbleweeds.”
People who play it also play: Team Fortress Classic, Counter-Strike, Quake
Frequently asked about Deathmatch Classic
Can I run it?
Does Deathmatch Classic run on Steam Deck?
Deathmatch Classic 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 Deathmatch Classic cost?
Deathmatch Classic is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Deathmatch Classic have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Deathmatch Classic supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Deathmatch Classic?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Deathmatch Classic are Team Fortress Classic, Counter-Strike, Quake.
Who developed Deathmatch Classic?
Deathmatch Classic was developed by Valve.