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Deathmatch ClassicVSQuake Champions

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

Deathmatch Classic

Deathmatch Classic

Quality
67Popularity
27Value
39
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−39% $3.04
Buy
VS
Quake Champions

Quake Champions

Quality
64Popularity
31Value
67
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−79% $2.09
Buy

Winner

Quake Champions wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Kinguin
3
Deathmatch Classic
3 of 14 metrics
Quake Champions
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)
$3.04 -
$2.09 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 -
$0.44 Wins
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
17 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
82.2% positive Wins
76% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K -
6.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.0K -
4.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
438 Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
179 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
6.4K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2001 -
Aug 2022 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleDeathmatch Classic

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeQuake Champions

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Deathmatch Classic
Quake Champions

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

Deathmatch Classic

Deathmatch Classic

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −39% $3.04Buy
Steam
Steam +64% $4.99View
Quake Champions

Quake Champions

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $2.09Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +16% $2.42View
Steam
Steam$9.99View

Deathmatch Classic

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

82% positive (2,455 reviews): mostly positive
2,455 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.04: very accessible price
39% off: decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 100% in recent days
4 concurrent players: niche audience

Quake Champions

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (6,358 reviews): mostly positive
6,358 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.09: very accessible price
79% off: deep discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 49% in recent days
87 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDeathmatch ClassicQuake Champions
Release date
June 1, 2001
August 18, 2022
Developers
Valve
id Software
Publishers
Valve
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
—
52

Deathmatch Classic

No PC requirements data available

Quake Champions

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 and later
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3350GE
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: NVME SSD storage recommended
Which is better: Deathmatch Classic or Quake Champions?

Quake Champions won the comparison against Deathmatch Classic 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 Deathmatch Classic worth buying over Quake Champions?

Based on the metrics, Quake Champions 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. Quake Champions currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:54 AM UTC

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