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Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay.
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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch FAQ


Can I play online with friends in Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?
Yes, you can! Half-Life 2: Deathmatch has an online multiplayer mode.

Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch cross-platform? Does Half-Life 2: Deathmatch support cross-play?
No, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch does not support cross-platform play.

Which perspective do you play from in Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch has a first-person perspective.

seriesHalf-Life
developerValve Corporation
publisherValve Corporation
engineSource
release date
NANovember 30th, 2004

Online MultiplayerSci-FiFirst-PersonShootingPhysics
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addedby Sw3etPoison
on October 17th, 2025 last updatedby blustrkr
on October 20th, 2025

Developer Updates / Related News


Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Update Released
An update to Half-Life 2: Deathmatch has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. The major changes include: Added 64-bit Support. 64-bit binaries will automatically be launched on systems with a 64-bit OS. Added a borderless window option to video settings Added bicubic lightmaps (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update) Added radial fog (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update) Added support for Steam Networking Added UI scaling for ... Half-Life 2: Deathmatch was the best multiplayer mode ever, or maybe I just think that because it's the only one I was ever good at
It sucks when you love a multiplayer game that no one else ever wants to play. As a kid I loved the card game "Read more." Valve gets the original Half-Life 2 development team back together for a huge 20th anniversary update—and the game is now free for the weekend on Steam
November 16, 2024 is the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2, one of the biggest, most enduring videogames of all time. To celebrate the big birthday, Valve has released a "20th Anniversary Update" for the game, which adds Half-Life 2: Episode 1 and Episode 2 to the base game, along with all new commentary tracks featuring the original HL2 development team... "Read more." Half-Life 2 20th Anniversary Update
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Fixes Fixed player model selection in the options menu. Fixed slam not being able to be detonated if you were too close to a wall Fixed view bob with the SMG equipped. Fixed using the Gravity Gun to yo-yo grenades, sometimes causing the server to disconnect or crash. Fixed missing sound effects for the Gravity Gun. Fixed characters playing a missing animation when switching weapons while jumping and moving. Fix weapons being invisible when being given another weapon of th... Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Update Released
An update to Half-Life 2: Deathmatch has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. The major changes include: Numerous security and stability improvements
 
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