# Day of Defeat: Source

> Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

## Game facts

- Developer: Valve
- Publisher: Valve
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Sep 26, 2005
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Shooting, FPS
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/300/)
- Playtime: Main story 1 hr, Main + some extras 2 hr, 100% completion 2 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/day-of-defeat-source)
- Languages: Interface: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/day-of-defeat-source)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Oct 4, 2026

### Strengths

- A pure WWII tactical FPS experience with impactful gunplay and fast-paced action
- Objective-based team play centered on capture points, along with varied game modes
- Highly praised class-specific weapon loadouts and well-designed maps

### Weaknesses

- Empty servers or a low overall player count make matchmaking and community growth difficult
- The graphics, mechanics, and overall feel of play are considered dated by current standards
- Some players find the hit detection and weapon damage balance unreasonable

## Links

- [Day of Defeat: Source on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6498)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6498/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T22:58:04.996Z