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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum:  : processeur 1,7 GHz, 512 Mo de RAM, carte graphique DirectX® 8.1 (avec prise en charge du jeu d'instructions SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, souris, clavier, connexion Internet Recommandée : processeur Pentium 4 (3,0 GHz ou supérieur), 1 Go de RAM, carte graphique DirectX® 9, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, souris, clavier, connexion Internet

Day of Defeat: Source

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Released July 12, 2010
sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (148 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 23,531 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,75€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Day of Defeat: Source has become a time sink for many players, with 202 players clocking in over 25 hours of playtime, and this dedication is reflected in the frequent mentions of 'nostalgie' and 'classique', with 20 and 16 occurrences respectively. The game's intense World War II gameplay has garnered widespread acclaim, with 90 positive mentions out of 99. This enthusiasm has contributed to a 92% positive overall reception.

What it's about: Le jeu multijoueur classique de Valve de la seconde guerre mondiale. Maintenant disponible sur Mac

In-game

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« Day of defeat community (and valve games). If you read this review which you probably won't. I wish the community an Merry Christmas. <333 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played4432
« Love this game. I have been playing over 15 years now and still enjoy every bit of it, It has a great community, gameplay, maps and everything else, just hope steam pays more attention to this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 4767 h played3
« each server mainly consists of either russians or 40 year old dads and i love it »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1
« Great game with an unmatched community of players. This game is 20 years old and still as fun as it was from day one. Highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 10956 h played11
« Great game for playing casually. Still glad to see people still playing this »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« Been playing since release and will continue to play till my last days. I love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 673 h played11
« this game's entire surviving playerbase is a single neighborhood in texas. everyone there is at least 60 years old that had been playing this for 20 years and knows each other by a first name basis »
👎 anonymous review · 431 h played2111
« Game is filled with 50 year old's who piss their pants if you shoot a random prop in spawn. Rather depressing because this game is really cool, but it's plagued by the ambient noise of a geriatric hospital. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played21
« its an old game, it does not satissfy me anymore »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« got banned for shooting in a tight space »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Lame game for cheaters and losers. Skip it. Go outside. »
👎 anonymous review · 1089 h played
« Its a good game, It's basically TF2 with a different story, but that doesn't make it any less fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1

In players' words

« Day of defeat community (and valve games). If you read this review which you probably won't. I wish the community an Merry Christmas. <333 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played4432
« this game's entire surviving playerbase is a single neighborhood in texas. everyone there is at least 60 years old that had been playing this for 20 years and knows each other by a first name basis »
👎 anonymous review · 431 h played2111
« Love this game. I have been playing over 15 years now and still enjoy every bit of it, It has a great community, gameplay, maps and everything else, just hope steam pays more attention to this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 4767 h played3
« Game is filled with 50 year old's who piss their pants if you shoot a random prop in spawn. Rather depressing because this game is really cool, but it's plagued by the ambient noise of a geriatric hospital. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played21
« each server mainly consists of either russians or 40 year old dads and i love it »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1
« its an old game, it does not satissfy me anymore »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« Great game with an unmatched community of players. This game is 20 years old and still as fun as it was from day one. Highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 10956 h played11
« got banned for shooting in a tight space »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Great game for playing casually. Still glad to see people still playing this »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« Lame game for cheaters and losers. Skip it. Go outside. »
👎 anonymous review · 1089 h played
« Been playing since release and will continue to play till my last days. I love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 673 h played11
« Its a good game, It's basically TF2 with a different story, but that doesn't make it any less fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=99
Multiplayer
70 % pos · n=44
Graphics / art
60 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
57 % pos · n=7
Performance
100 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay999036
Multiplayer443167
Graphics / art10604
Content / longevity7403
Performance6600
Story / writing6402
Audio / music6501
Stability / bugs3003
Value for money2101
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.4 h.

🪤 44 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
77 % (n=73)
2-10h
93 % (n=128)
10-25h
98 % (n=87)
>25h
96 % (n=202)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 100% positive100OctDec 2025 : 94% positive94DecJan 2026 : 94% positive94JanMar 2026 : 90% positive90MarApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€2.84€5.68€8.52€11.3620132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€0.81

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €0.81 (Jun 21, 2018)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 54 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay is the standout aspect, with 90 positive mentions out of 99
  • Multiplayer mode is widely praised, with 31 positive mentions out of 44
  • The game's performance is flawless, with 6 positive mentions out of 6

Weaknesses

  • Some players have reported bugs, with 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • The user interface has been criticized, with 1 negative mention out of 1

Who is it for?

Fans of World War II shooters and those looking for a challenging multiplayer experience will enjoy Day of Defeat: Source, as the game's 'ww2' and 'tactique' aspects have been frequently praised, with 12 and 4 mentions respectively.

Is Day of Defeat: Source worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 23,531 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is the standout aspect. Current price: 9,75€.

Verdict

Overall, Day of Defeat: Source is a must-play for action game enthusiasts, with its engaging gameplay and strong multiplayer component. The game's ability to evoke nostalgia and provide a fun, tactical experience has led to a devoted player base, as reflected in the 92% positive overall reception and the frequent mentions of 'amusement' and 'fun', with 10 and 5 occurrences respectively.

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