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DOOMVSHalf-Life Deathmatch: Source

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

DOOM

DOOM

Quality
92Popularity
42Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−76% $4.73
Buy Now
VS
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

Quality
62Popularity
29Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 90 days
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

DOOM wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

13
DOOM
13 of 15 metrics
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.73 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.40 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-76% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
221 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.6% positive Wins
74.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
153.7K Wins
4.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
147.0K Wins
3.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.7K -
1.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
785 Wins
25 -
Steam Recommendations
152.9K Wins
4.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
54 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
May 2016 Wins
May 2006 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDOOM

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleHalf-Life Deathmatch: Source

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
DOOM
Half-Life Deathmatch: 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

DOOM

DOOM

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $4.73Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $4.77View
Eneba
Eneba +89% $8.93View
Steam
Steam +323% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +323% $19.99View
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

DOOM

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

96% positive (153,690 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
153,690 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.73 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-23% minor player decrease
615 concurrent players — smaller but active
106 new reviews — still being discovered
153,690 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

Quality

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

75% positive (4,317 reviews) — mostly positive
4,317 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+8% player growth
27 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDOOMHalf-Life Deathmatch: Source
Release Date
May 12, 2016
May 1, 2006
Developers
id Software
Valve
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Valve
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
54

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DOOM

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
  • Storage: 55 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DOOM or Half-Life Deathmatch: Source?

DOOM won the comparison against Half-Life Deathmatch: Source 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 DOOM worth buying over Half-Life Deathmatch: Source?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:42 PM UTC

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