Half-Life — Is It Worth Playing?
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive.
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About Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
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Key Stats
Should You Play Half-Life?
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Minimum
Minimum: 500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection Recommended: 800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Half-Life — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Half-Life release?
- Half-Life released on Nov 19, 1998 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Half-Life?
- Half-Life is a Shooter game. Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive.
- Is Half-Life multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Half-Life supports multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Half-Life on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Half-Life runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Half-Life cost?
- Half-Life is priced at $1.99 on Steam.
- What are Half-Life's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Half-Life worth playing in 2026?
- Yes — Half-Life holds 97% positive across 115,441 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
- Who made Half-Life?
- Half-Life is developed by Valve.
- What games is Half-Life similar to?
- Half-Life sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Half-Life on?
- Half-Life is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.
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