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Valve's latest game Deadlock continues rising up the most-played games ranking on Steam, despite it being invite-only and the developers continue expanding it. As a reminder, Linux players need Proton and you may also need a quick fix to stop it crashing.

In the last 24 hours it hit a peak player count of 106,447 putting it higher than Rust, Call of Duty, Stardew Valley, War Thunder and other usually very popular games. Clearly, Valve's idea for it is working and it seems a lot of people are fully coming around to enjoying and appreciating the design.


Source: SteamDB

As long as the player numbers keep up, it seems like Valve may well be onto truly the next big thing here. Still, the biggest test of course is when it's fully opened up but it's incredibly promising to see.

The design keeps changing too, only in the last update the developers added in wall jumping. So that's in addition to dashing, double-jumping, mantling over things and sliding too. Valve also added in some ropes to certain builds too so you can quickly climb up, and you can shoot while hanging on the ropes too.

One thing that I really struggled with early on while learning Deadlock, and to some extend I still struggle a bit with now, is to not treat it like a shooter. Yes, it has guns (and finger-guns), but it's a MOBA like Dota 2 more than it is a hero shooter. Your guns aren't even particularly good and deal pretty low damage, a lot of the time they're just to get health down a bit for your abilities, or to finish someone off.

You can follow Deadlock on Steam. You'll have to find an invite from someone to access it.

Have you been playing Deadlock? Be sure to let me know what you think to Valve's latest in-development game in the comments.

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GetBeaned Aug 30
I do get a strong sense Valve have hit gold here. The community hype behind it is something I haven't personally seen since the first Overwatch beta.

In it's "early access" stage with no ranked mode or anything, it also kinda feels like a throwback to a time where you played online games exclusively because they were fun, not for the ladder climb or battle pass etc. That'll change on full release obviously, but it's a nice sight for now.
Pyrate Aug 30
I tried it for a bit before remembering that I despise MOBAs, last good one was Vainglory (RIP). Game is probably good for those who like the Dota's and the League's.
morbius Aug 30
I would like an invite, if someone has them available.
Quoting: GetBeanedIn it's "early access" stage with no ranked mode or anything
I think there is a ranked system. Don't get me wrong, rank system will be reset and many times into future.
_wojtek Aug 30
Anyone with an invite to share ? 🫣
Bogomips Aug 30
Quoting: morbiusI would like an invite, if someone has them available.

Quoting: _wojtekAnyone with an invite to share ? 🫣

You can check your DMs, the fish dealer is here ;)
Quoting: Bogomips
Quoting: morbiusI would like an invite, if someone has them available.

Quoting: _wojtekAnyone with an invite to share ? 🫣

You can check your DMs, the fish dealer is here ;)
Wouldn't that be "monger"?
Bogomips Aug 30
Quoting: Purple Library Guy
Quoting: Bogomips
Quoting: morbiusI would like an invite, if someone has them available.

Quoting: _wojtekAnyone with an invite to share ? 🫣

You can check your DMs, the fish dealer is here ;)
Wouldn't that be "monger"?

You are absolutely right, it just lack a little bit of the addiction side :P


Last edited by Bogomips on 30 August 2024 at 5:04 pm UTC
Klaas Aug 30
Quoting: Purple Library GuyWouldn't that be "monger"?
Mongers assemble! Iron, Fish, Rumour, War.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ESYdtef-s
mindplague Aug 30
Would love an invite too if someone is willing to share.


Last edited by mindplague on 30 August 2024 at 5:44 pm UTC
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