Choose Deathmatch Classic
Choose Deathmatch Classic if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. 1,262 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deathmatch Classic vs Ricochet
Deathmatch Classic and Ricochet 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. Ricochet (2000) is 1 year older than Deathmatch Classic (2001). Ricochet scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% 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 Ricochet
Choose Ricochet if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.2% positive across 2,952 reviews.
Both Deathmatch Classic and Ricochet 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 |  Ricochet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (1,262 reviews) | 86.2% positive (2,952 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Valve | Valve |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Ricochet (2000) is 1 year older than Deathmatch Classic (2001).
- Ricochet scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than Deathmatch Classic (82.6% positive).
- Ricochet is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Deathmatch Classic (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Deathmatch Classic vs Ricochet — FAQ
- Which is better, Deathmatch Classic or Ricochet?
- On Steam reviews Ricochet scores higher (86.2% positive) than Deathmatch Classic (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ricochet 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 Ricochet first?
- If you want chronology, Ricochet (2000) came out before Deathmatch Classic (2001). 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 Ricochet 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.