Counter-Strike

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Steam reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

97% positive · 261,913 reviews

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

Released1 Nov, 2000

DeveloperValve

PublisherValve

Played since2026–2021

Tags and features

ActionFPSMultiplayerShooterClassicTeam-BasedFirst-PersonCompetitiveTactical1990'se-sportsPvP

#34

of 117 games

Playtime

Of all playtime

Sessions

2026–2021

Played since

Counter-Strike contributes to Adrenaline, Dominance, and Socializer through action, first-person shooting, competitive play, e-sports.

Gamer DNA impact

Adrenaline

Strong

Fast reflexes, combat, and high-octane action

FromActionFPSShooter

Dominance

Strong

PvP, ranked play, and beating real opponents

FromCompetitivee-sportsPvP

Socializer

Strong

Co-op, MMO, guilds, and team play

FromMultiplayerTeam-Based

Tactician

Strong

Strategy, planning, and outsmarting complex systems

FromTactical

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