Choose Deathmatch Classic
Choose Deathmatch Classic if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. 1,262 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deathmatch Classic vs Teamkill
Deathmatch Classic and Teamkill 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 21 years older than Teamkill (2022). Teamkill scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Deathmatch Classic (82.6% 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 Teamkill
Choose Teamkill if you want an Indie and Early Access game with LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Teamkill launched in 2022.
Both Deathmatch Classic and Teamkill sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Teamkill | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2001 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (1,262 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Valve | Niko |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deathmatch Classic (2001) is 21 years older than Teamkill (2022).
- Teamkill scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Deathmatch Classic (82.6% positive).
- Teamkill is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Deathmatch Classic (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Deathmatch Classic vs Teamkill — FAQ
- Should I play Deathmatch Classic or Teamkill first?
- If you want chronology, Deathmatch Classic (2001) came out before Teamkill (2022). 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 Teamkill 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.