Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

Short description

Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay. Toss a toilet at your friend today!

Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Release
Mon, Nov 01, 2004
Price
n/a
Reviews
10,277
Positive
90%
Followers
10,293
Owners (estimated)
10M – 20M
Concurrent players
96
Genres
Action
Features
Multi-player, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled, Includes Source SDK
Tags
Action FPS Multiplayer Shooter First-Person Sci-fi Physics Competitive Funny Co-op Old School PvP Arena Shooter Moddable Atmospheric Adventure Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Violent Mod

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History

86 data points since Aug 16, 2026. Gaps mean nothing changed — the value carries forward.

Reviews 10,211 → 10,277
Followers 10,146 → 10,293
Concurrent players 159 → 96
Positive reviews 90.2% → 90.2%

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