Choose Deathmatch Classic
Choose Deathmatch Classic if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,262 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deathmatch Classic vs Chains of Fury
Deathmatch Classic and Chains of Fury both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Deathmatch Classic (2001) is 23 years older than Chains of Fury (2024). Deathmatch Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Chains of Fury (38.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Chains of Fury
Choose Chains of Fury if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Chains of Fury launched in 2024.
Both Deathmatch Classic and Chains of Fury sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Deathmatch Classic |  Chains of Fury | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2001 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (1,262 reviews) | 38.5% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Valve | Cobble Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deathmatch Classic (2001) is 23 years older than Chains of Fury (2024).
- Deathmatch Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Chains of Fury (38.5% positive).
- Deathmatch Classic is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Chains of Fury (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Deathmatch Classic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chains of Fury has no Deck rating yet.
Deathmatch Classic vs Chains of Fury — FAQ
- Should I play Deathmatch Classic or Chains of Fury first?
- If you want chronology, Deathmatch Classic (2001) came out before Chains of Fury (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Deathmatch Classic and Chains of Fury similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Chains of Fury have multiplayer like Deathmatch Classic?
- No. Deathmatch Classic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Chains of Fury is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathmatch Classic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathmatch Classic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Chains of Fury doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.