Choose Deathmatch Classic
Choose Deathmatch Classic if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound 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 Quake
Deathmatch Classic and Quake 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 6 years older than Quake (2007). Quake scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% 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 Quake
Choose Quake if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 9,755 reviews.
Both Deathmatch Classic and Quake sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen 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 |  Quake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (1,262 reviews) | 96.4% positive (9,755 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Valve | id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deathmatch Classic (2001) is 6 years older than Quake (2007).
- Quake scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Deathmatch Classic (82.6% positive).
- Deathmatch Classic is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Quake (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Quake has co-op; Deathmatch Classic does not.
- Steam Deck: Deathmatch Classic is Deck Playable, Quake is Deck Verified.
Deathmatch Classic vs Quake — FAQ
- Which is better, Deathmatch Classic or Quake?
- On Steam reviews Quake scores higher (96.4% positive) than Deathmatch Classic (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Quake is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deathmatch Classic or Quake first?
- If you want chronology, Deathmatch Classic (2001) came out before Quake (2007). 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 Quake 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.