Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is a sci-fi shooter game released in 2004, 91% positive on Steam (14,296 reviews), with 159 playing right now. price varies on Steam.

Steam tags: Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-fi, Physics, Competitive

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Quick answers

Is Half-Life 2: Deathmatch co-op?

Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Half-Life 2: Deathmatch as co-op.

Does Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have PvP?

Steam's store page doesn't flag a PvP category, but Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is tagged Competitive, PvP — it's player-versus-player.

How many people play Half-Life 2: Deathmatch?

About 159 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; updated 2026-09-08. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.