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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

A Shooter game by Valve, released in 2004

No Rating🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

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. Toss a toilet at your friend today!

Multiplayer

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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Download Size

The official download size for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is 0.25 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.01 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

0.25GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.01USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

0 mins

Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
120Players Online

There are currently 120 people playing Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 144
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Half-Life 2: Deathmatch save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\HalfLife2Deathmatch\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/HalfLife2Deathmatch/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/HalfLife2Deathmatch/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 41 user configs ↗

Can I Run Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch has modest requirements. Most gaming PCs from the last 5 years should handle it.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
    Download Size
    0.25 GBSmall

    Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Review Score

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