# Games like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

> The closest matches to Half-Life Deathmatch: Source: Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition, Half-Life: Source, Counter-Strike: Source, and Team Fortress Classic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Half-Life 2: Deathmatch](https://imho.run/games/320/half-life-2-deathmatch) — Shares fast paced combat with Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 4,604 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/320/)
2. [Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition](https://imho.run/games/13230/unreal-tournament-2004-editor-s-choice-edition) — Shares arena shooter with Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 2,419 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/13230/)
3. [Half-Life: Source](https://imho.run/games/280/half-life-source) — Also Remake, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 7,832 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/280/)
4. [Counter-Strike: Source](https://imho.run/games/240/counter-strike-source) — Also Competitive, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 44,487 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/240/)
5. [Team Fortress Classic](https://imho.run/games/20/team-fortress-classic) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 4,193 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/20/)
6. [Black Mesa](https://imho.run/games/362890/black-mesa) — A frequent pick in Half-Life Deathmatch: Source players' libraries, and another Action. 69,272 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/)
7. [Painkiller Hell & Damnation](https://imho.run/games/214870/painkiller-hell-damnation) — Also Remake and Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 976 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214870/)
8. [Deathmatch Classic](https://imho.run/games/40/deathmatch-classic) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 1,262 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40/)
9. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Also Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
10. [DOOM II](https://imho.run/games/2300/doom-ii) — Also Violent, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 5,339 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300/)
11. [Day of Defeat: Source](https://imho.run/games/300/day-of-defeat-source) — Same competitive mood as Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 7,402 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/300/)
12. [ShootMania Storm](https://imho.run/games/229870/shootmania-storm) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 237 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/229870/)
13. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Fast-Paced and Violent, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
14. [Ballistic Overkill](https://imho.run/games/296300/ballistic-overkill) — Shares progression system with Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 1,685 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/296300/)
15. [Hard Reset Redux](https://imho.run/games/407810/hard-reset-redux) — Also Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 920 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/407810/)
16. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Fast-Paced and Violent, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
17. [TOXIKK™](https://imho.run/games/324810/toxikk) — Shares fast paced combat with Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 3,904 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/324810/)
18. [Natural Selection 2](https://imho.run/games/4920/natural-selection-2) — Also Competitive, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 5,398 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4920/)
19. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
20. [Rise of the Triad](https://imho.run/games/217140/rise-of-the-triad) — Also Remake and Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 1,407 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/217140/)
21. [Strike Vector](https://imho.run/games/246700/strike-vector) — Also Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 1,057 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/246700/)
22. [Blood: Refreshed Supply™](https://imho.run/games/3884520/blood-refreshed-supply) — Also Violent, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 494 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/)
23. [Devil Daggers](https://imho.run/games/422970/devil-daggers) — Also Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 5,609 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/422970/)
24. [Reflex Arena](https://imho.run/games/328070/reflex-arena) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. 1,317 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/328070/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=360
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/360
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a 2006 arena shooter developed by Valve that recreates the original Half-Life multiplayer experience using the Source engine. Players engage in fast-paced competitive fragging across vertically-designed maps where weapon placement heavily influences combat dynamics. Reviewers highlight the no-frills approach, noting that the absence of progression systems keeps matches focused purely on skill. Players describe it as an intense and nostalgic trip, with long-time fans appreciating how it faithfully recreates the classic multiplayer while the lightweight nature makes it easy to jump in and out. The simple yet deep weapon interactions provide lasting appeal. Available on Steam for $9.99, it runs in Playable condition on Steam Deck and holds a 75% positive rating from 1976 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 360
- **Developer:** Valve
- **Publisher:** Valve
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
- **Released:** May 1, 2006
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/360/half-life-deathmatch-source)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360/)
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