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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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About Half-Life

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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.

Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Activation
Steam
Release date
Nov 19, 1998
Platforms
PC, macOS, Linux
PEGI
Not listed
PC edition

Before you play

This information describes the Steam version. Console versions and other PC storefronts may differ.

Product
Base game
Status
Released
Date shown on the Steam listing
Nov 19, 1998. The PC release date above follows the publisher’s announcement.
Desktop systems
PC, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Play modes
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Full controller support, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Keyboard Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
ESRB
Not listed
PEGI
Not listed
Languages listed on Steam
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean. Audio, subtitles and interface support vary by language; check the language table on Steam.
Additional account
Steam account required.
DRM / software requirements
DRM information not provided by Steam.

Additional sources: Publisher release announcement · Steam

PC compatibility

Windows system requirements

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