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
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 99 | 90 | 3 | 6 |
| Multiplayer | 44 | 31 | 6 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.2 h.
🪤 46 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €0.81 (Jun 21, 2018)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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.
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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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