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Counter-Strike

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Counter-Strike

Valve · Nov 1, 2000

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.

Action FPS Multiplayer Shooter Classic
Last tracked players
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All-time peak
14,272
24-hour change
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Steam reviews
97.4% positive
250,245 reviews · via SteamSpy

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Media gallery 13 screenshots · 0 videos
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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

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


macOS

Minimum

Minimum: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive Space,NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

Linux

Minimum

Minimum: Linux Ubuntu 12.04, Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 1GB Memory, nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1, 4GB Hard Drive Space, OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Valve
USK rating
16
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Content warning
Includes intense violence and blood.
Metacritic
88
Features
Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, Stereo Sound, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, German*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*, Simplified Chinese*, Traditional Chinese*, Korean*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Sources fresh
Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: supported
Linux: supported
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown

Steam feature declarations

multiplayer online pvp family sharing

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

color alternatives custom volume controls stereo sound keyboard only option
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
FrenchYesYesNo
GermanYesYesNo
ItalianYesYesNo
Spanish - SpainYesYesNo
Simplified ChineseYesYesNo
Traditional ChineseYesYesNo
KoreanYesYesNo
Steam Store app details fresh · checked 2026-11-09 Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-11-01 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.
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Buy Verdict

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Value Score

Great Value — 92th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 92th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 19%
Value Ratio Top 8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Counter-Strike worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Counter-Strike go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Counter-Strike free to play?
Counter-Strike costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Counter-Strike?
Counter-Strike is a Action game.
Who developed Counter-Strike?
Counter-Strike was developed by Valve and published by Valve.
What platforms does Counter-Strike support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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