Day of Defeat: Source

Set in Europe during World War II, this online team shooter casts you as an infantry soldier, sniper, machine-gunner, or another combat class. Each class comes with its own role and weapons.

Matches revolve around attacking and defending capture points across objective-based maps. Work with your team, use cover and positioning, and contest chokepoints in direct firefights.

The straightforward match structure puts the focus on class roles, weapon handling, and taking objectives rather than unlocks or extensive character customization. Choosing when to push, hold, or support teammates shapes each fight.

Players often praise the focused, old-school WWII combat, especially its class roles, objective-based teamwork, and satisfying weapon feel. Some also value its long-running community and nostalgic appeal. Reviews differ on the current multiplayer experience: several describe lively, friendly servers, while others report few populated options and a difficult learning curve against veteran players.