# Games like Deathmatch Classic

> The closest matches to Deathmatch Classic: Team Fortress Classic, Counter-Strike, Quake, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition. 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. [Team Fortress Classic](https://imho.run/games/20/team-fortress-classic) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Deathmatch Classic. 4,193 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/20/)
2. [Counter-Strike](https://imho.run/games/10/counter-strike) — Also Competitive and 1990's, like Deathmatch Classic. 34,615 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/10/)
3. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Deathmatch Classic. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
4. [Half-Life 2: Deathmatch](https://imho.run/games/320/half-life-2-deathmatch) — Also Competitive and Arena Shooter, like Deathmatch Classic. 4,604 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/320/)
5. [Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition](https://imho.run/games/13240/unreal-tournament-game-of-the-year-edition) — A frequent pick in Deathmatch Classic players' libraries, and another Action. 2,503 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/13240/)
6. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Deathmatch Classic. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
7. [Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter](https://imho.run/games/41050/serious-sam-classic-the-first-encounter) — Also Gore and Old School, like Deathmatch Classic. 1,167 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/41050/)
8. [Reflex Arena](https://imho.run/games/328070/reflex-arena) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Deathmatch Classic. 1,317 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/328070/)
9. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Deathmatch Classic. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
10. [ShootMania Storm](https://imho.run/games/229870/shootmania-storm) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Deathmatch Classic. 237 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/229870/)
11. [Duck Game](https://imho.run/games/312530/duck-game) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Deathmatch Classic. 11,028 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312530/)
12. [Ricochet](https://imho.run/games/60/ricochet) — A frequent pick in Deathmatch Classic players' libraries, and another Action. 2,952 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/60/)
13. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Deathmatch Classic. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
14. [Blood™ Fresh Supply](https://imho.run/games/1010750/blood-fresh-supply) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Deathmatch Classic. 4,790 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1010750/)
15. [Day of Defeat](https://imho.run/games/30/day-of-defeat) — A frequent pick in Deathmatch Classic players' libraries, and another Action. 2,142 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/30/)
16. [Devil Daggers](https://imho.run/games/422970/devil-daggers) — Also Fast-Paced and Arena Shooter, like Deathmatch Classic. 5,609 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/422970/)
17. [HYPER DEMON](https://imho.run/games/1743850/hyper-demon) — Also Fast-Paced and Arena Shooter, like Deathmatch Classic. 2,623 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1743850/)
18. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Also Arena Shooter and 1990's, like Deathmatch Classic. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
19. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Deathmatch Classic. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
20. [Rise of the Triad](https://imho.run/games/217140/rise-of-the-triad) — Also Fast-Paced and Arena Shooter, like Deathmatch Classic. 1,407 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/217140/)
21. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Fast-Paced and Arena Shooter, like Deathmatch Classic. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
22. [TOXIKK™](https://imho.run/games/324810/toxikk) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Deathmatch Classic. 3,904 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/324810/)
23. [Monument](https://imho.run/games/376730/monument) — Also Arena Shooter and 1990's, like Deathmatch Classic. 447 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/376730/)
24. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Deathmatch Classic. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)

## 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=40&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=40&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=40
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/40
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Deathmatch Classic

Deathmatch Classic is a competitive arena shooter developed and published by Valve in 2001. Serving as Valve's tribute to id Software's classic Quake-style deathmatch gameplay, the game runs on the Half-Life engine and drops players into futuristic sci-fi settings where fast reflexes are essential for survival. The short, challenging matches are designed for quick sessions, making it suitable for players seeking intense competitive first-person action in brief bursts. Online multiplayer functionality allows players to compete against each other across various arena maps. The game holds an 83% positive rating from 1,262 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. Priced at $4.99, Deathmatch Classic appeals to fans of retro shooters and those interested in experiencing a piece of multiplayer shooter history.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 40
- **Developer:** Valve
- **Publisher:** Valve
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Keyboard Only Option, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
- **Released:** Jun 1, 2001
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/40/deathmatch-classic)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=40&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40/)
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