Half-Life

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Steam reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

96% positive · 164,456 reviews

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.

Released19 Nov, 1998

DeveloperValve

PublisherValve

Played since2026

Tags and features

ActionSingle-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyKeyboard Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller Support

of 80 games

13h

Playtime

Of all playtime

Sessions

2026

Played since

Half-Life contributes to Lone Wolf, Dominance, and Adrenaline through solo play, PvP competition, action.

Gamer DNA impact

Lone Wolf

Strong

Solo play, self-reliant, single-player worlds

FromSingle-player

Dominance

Strong

PvP, ranked play, and beating real opponents

FromPvP

Adrenaline

Moderate

Fast reflexes, combat, and high-octane action

FromAction

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