Half-Life Deathmatch: Source on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a action, fps and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve.
Released on May 01st 2006 is available in English on Windows and Linux.

It has received 4,808 reviews of which 3,589 were positive and 1,219 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Half-Life Deathmatch: Source into these genres:

Action FPS Multiplayer Shooter Sci-fi First-Person Classic Remake Violent Adventure Competitive Fast-Paced Singleplayer Atmospheric Horror Gore Great Soundtrack Retro Arena Shooter

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP
Processor: 1.7 GHz Processor, requires support for SSE
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 8.1
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 4 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

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Feb. 2025

Rating: 7/10 Half-Life: Deathmatch: Source is a multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve. It is a remake of the classic Half-Life deathmatch mode, utilizing the Source engine. The game combines the fast-paced action of traditional deathmatch with updated graphics and more fluid movement mechanics. While it successfully brings new life to the original concept, some mechanical issues and a niche player base prevent it from being as popular as its predecessors. What Works Well? 🎮 Classic Deathmatch Gameplay The core of Half-Life: Deathmatch is its tight, fast-paced combat. It stays true to the original deathmatch mode, offering classic weapons, high-speed action, and simple, enjoyable mechanics. The formula remains as fun today as it was when first introduced. 🌆 Updated Graphics with Source Engine The move to the Source engine has significantly improved the visuals compared to the original. The lighting, textures, and models are much sharper, breathing new life into the iconic Half-Life universe. The environments feel more immersive, and physics interactions are more dynamic. 🔫 Familiar Weapon Set Players have access to a variety of classic weapons from the Half-Life series, including the crowbar, shotgun, and crossbow, all of which perform as expected. Each weapon has its own strategic value, and they all function well within the confines of the deathmatch setting. 🛠️ Modding Support and Custom Servers As with other Source engine games, Deathmatch: Source allows for a robust modding community. Players can easily find custom servers and user-created content, from new maps to modified gameplay modes, keeping the experience fresh. What Could Be Better? ❌ Limited Popularity and Player Base Despite its solid foundation, Half-Life: Deathmatch: Source suffers from a relatively small player base. As newer games in the genre continue to dominate, it can be difficult to find active matches, especially in more niche servers. ❌ Physics Can Feel Clunky While the Source engine improved many aspects of the game, some of the physics—especially in terms of movement—can feel a little awkward compared to modern shooters. The transition to 3D space feels a bit more restrictive than anticipated, particularly when compared to the fluidity of more modern games. ❌ No Significant Gameplay Innovation While the updated graphics and better physics are great, Deathmatch: Source doesn't introduce any major changes to the original formula. It feels more like a polished port rather than a revolutionary step forward for the genre. Players expecting something drastically new may be disappointed. ❌ Lack of Meaningful Progression Like many classic deathmatch games, there’s a lack of meaningful progression or any form of unlockable content. While this keeps the focus on pure skill-based play, some players may miss the more modern systems that reward long-term engagement. Conclusion Half-Life: Deathmatch: Source is a solid multiplayer shooter for fans of the classic Half-Life experience. Its updated visuals and iconic weapons deliver the fun, high-speed action that fans love, but its small player base and lack of major innovation hold it back from achieving greater popularity. If you’re looking for nostalgic deathmatch action or enjoy modding, it’s a great choice, but don’t expect a revolutionary experience. Rating: 7/10 – Fun for fans of classic shooters, but somewhat limited by its age and player base. 🎮💥

Jan. 2025

It’s good and there are still servers if ur in europe buy it if ur not in eu you’ll probably have shit connection so don’t

Nov. 2024

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source still has all the bugs and other things that make it dont look like or better to the original from Half-Life: Source. But i guess it can be fun with friends if you have nothing to do lol. The gameplay is terrible (not completely, it feels worse than the singleplayer), pickups are duplicated for some reason (if you're lucky all entities will be duplicated not just pickups but doors, vehicles, breakable objects, npcs and such) and you cannot choose the color of your spray and playermodel. It has some improvements being on the Source Engine like easy to mod, better quality maps and voice chat. Shoud you still play this? Nah, just play the original Half-Life deathmatch even now with the 25th Anniversary Update. Its so much better. But like i said if you have nothing to do, try it out play on some servers or play it with friends on your own server or on lan.

Sept. 2024

Highly recommended if you will play it with your friends. If you don't have friends to play with, not recommended at all. As, the public servers is full of cheaters.

July 2024

Some of goofiest deathmatch you'll ever play, just run around with a crowbar it's a blast. It's a beyond dead game and the worst iteration of Half Life, but if you join an empty server a few people will join and it's a good time.

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9.75€

7.3

3,589

1,219

Online players

Developer

Valve

Publisher

Valve

Release 01 May 2006

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