Is Deathmatch Classic co-op?

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

Does Deathmatch Classic have PvP?

Yes, Deathmatch Classic has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Deathmatch Classic to play together?

Not always. Deathmatch Classic supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play Deathmatch Classic?

About 7 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Deathmatch Classic have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Deathmatch Classic with shared/split-screen PvP on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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Is Deathmatch Classic multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP, plus local/split-screen. Deathmatch Classic is a hero & arena shooter game released in 2001, 83% positive on Steam (3,163 reviews), with 7 playing right now. $4.99 on Steam.

PvPLocal / split-screenShooter · Hero & arena shooter

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How Deathmatch Classic plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
Local / split-screen PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Action, FPS, Classic, Multiplayer, Shooter, First-Person, Arena Shooter, Old School

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Quick answers

Is Deathmatch Classic co-op?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Deathmatch Classic as co-op.
Does Deathmatch Classic have PvP?: Yes, Deathmatch Classic has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Deathmatch Classic to play together?: Not always. Deathmatch Classic supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play Deathmatch Classic?: About 7 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Deathmatch Classic have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Deathmatch Classic with shared/split-screen PvP on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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