The game is highly optimized for older and modern PCs alike. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch on Steam

As of November 2024, the distribution of Half-Life 2: Deathmatch has changed:

While originally excluded, it is now part of major Valve bundles like The Orange Box and the Valve Complete Pack . System Requirements

is a fast-paced multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve. Released on November 30, 2004, it utilizes the Source engine and assets from Half-Life 2 , emphasizing physics-based combat where players can use the Gravity Gun to weaponize environmental objects like crates and explosive barrels. Availability and Distribution

Historically, Valve offered the game for free to NVIDIA and ATI Radeon users, but these specific promotions are largely discontinued or superseded by its inclusion in the main game bundle.

Following the 20th Anniversary Update, the game is no longer sold separately on Steam. It is now automatically included for free with the purchase of the base Half-Life 2 .