Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
Developed by Valve · Published by Valve
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Valve, published by Valve — multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line 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/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- 1.2 GHz Processor, 256MB RAM, DirectX 7 level graphics card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
- 2.4 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX 9 level graphics card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Supported languages (1)
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?
Steam classifies Half-Life 2: Deathmatch as a Action game, developed by Valve. 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!
How much does Half-Life 2: Deathmatch cost?
As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.
Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch: Multi-player.
Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Half-Life 2: Deathmatch for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 1, 2004.
What platforms is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch on?
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player.
How much does Half-Life 2: Deathmatch cost?
A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.
Who made Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is developed by Valve and published by Valve.
Where to get Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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