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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

ValveReleased November 1, 2004
SingleplayerMultiplayerActionPvPGreat SoundtrackFunny
GameValio recommendation71Worth It

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

  • Lowest price ever
  • Well received (10,275 reviews)
  • 53 % off
Why “Worth It”
71out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 71 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

1 store · lowest price first

Kinguin CheapestLowest Key marketplace · Price set 7 months ago$14.67$31.21−53%Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value89/100
  • $14.67: reasonable price
  • 53% off: solid discount
  • All-time low price: rare opportunity

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $14.67Lowest recorded $14.67Full price $31.21
Quality73/100
  • 90% positive (10,275 reviews): very positive reception
  • 10,275 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 9kNegative 1k
Popularity32/100
  • Players up 10% in recent days
  • 155 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 10,275 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 155Peak in period 205

Game details

Developers
Valve
Publishers
Valve
Release date
November 1, 2004
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Steam recs
10,041
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

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Frequently asked questions

Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Half-Life 2: Deathmatch cheapest?

The best current deal for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is on Kinguin for $14.67.

That's a 53% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What platforms is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch available on?

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is available on: Linux, Windows.

When was Half-Life 2: Deathmatch released?

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch was released on November 1, 2004.

How many people are playing Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?

According to recent data, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch has approximately 155 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch on sale right now?

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is currently 53% off on Kinguin for $14.67.

That's the lowest price we've tracked for this game.

Who made Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?

Developed by: Valve

Published by: Valve

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