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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Day of Defeat

Day of Defeat

Quality
84Popularity
30Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Day of Defeat: Source

Day of Defeat: Source

Quality
87Popularity
34Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Day of Defeat: Source wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Grab It Now
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Day of Defeat
3 of 14 metrics
Day of Defeat: Source
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
63 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88% positive -
90.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.5K -
16.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.9K -
14.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
536 Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
81 -
183 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.5K -
15.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
54 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
May 2003 -
Jul 2010 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDay of Defeat

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeDay of Defeat: Source

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Day of Defeat
Day of Defeat: Source

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Day of Defeat

Day of Defeat

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Day of Defeat: Source

Day of Defeat: Source

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$9.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam$9.99View

Day of Defeat

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (4,480 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,480 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +78%
64 concurrent players — niche audience

Day of Defeat: Source

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

91% positive (15,996 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
15,996 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

137 concurrent players — smaller but active
15,996 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsDay of DefeatDay of Defeat: Source
Release Date
May 1, 2003
July 12, 2010
Developers
Valve
Valve
Publishers
Valve
Valve
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
54
Which is better: Day of Defeat or Day of Defeat: Source?

Day of Defeat: Source won the comparison against Day of Defeat based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Day of Defeat worth buying over Day of Defeat: Source?

Based on the metrics, Day of Defeat: Source won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 14, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC

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