Half-Life 2: Deathmatch vs Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is R$42.61 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Half-Life 2: Deathmatch | Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 63 |
| Quality | 73 | 75 |
| Value | 96 | 74 |
| Popularity | 32 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 47.77 | R$ 5.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.2% positive | 93.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 132 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$5.16−91%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$5.49−91%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$14.99−75%Buy Side by side over time
Half-Life 2: DeathmatchRise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Half-Life 2: Deathmatch | Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 1, 2004 | July 31, 2023 |
| Developers | Valve | Nightdive Studios, Apogee Software |
| Publishers | Valve | Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (64-bit required) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GPU with DirectX 11 or Vulkan 1.1 support |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 420 MB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | 100% DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Half-Life 2: Deathmatch or Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition?
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition won the comparison against Half-Life 2: Deathmatch 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 Half-Life 2: Deathmatch worth buying over Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition?
Based on the metrics, Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition 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. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC