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Half-Life Deathmatch: Source
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is Valve Corporation’s 2006 action game recreating the first multiplayer title set in the Half-Life universe. It brings the original game’s classic weapons and most-played maps to the Source engine. Multiplayer is central, with Valve Anti-Cheat enabled and Family Sharing listed among its Steam features. The game also includes Camera Comfort, custom volume controls, play without timed input, stereo sound, and surround sound. Steam lists Windows and Linux support, while the broader platform listing also names macOS. Valve Corporation developed the game, and Valve is the publisher. The listed release date is May 1, 2006. Players looking for a Source-engine version of classic Half-Life multiplayer can use its supported desktop platforms to access the recreated maps and weapons.
What players like, and what they don't
- Classic weapons and popular maps
- Runs on the Source engine
- Multiplayer with Valve Anti-Cheat
- Supports Windows and Linux
- Family Sharing included
- Released in 2006
- Steam lists Windows and Linux only
- Focused on multiplayer action
Who it suits
It suits players seeking classic Half-Life multiplayer on Windows or Linux, with macOS also listed. Family Sharing and Valve Anti-Cheat are included features.
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source presents the original Half-Life multiplayer formula through the Source engine. Its map and weapon recreation, multiplayer support, and desktop platform coverage define the package.
