CS:GO Player Profiles: Counter-Strike: A Brief History - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Counter-Strike started as a mod for Half-Life in 1999. Explore historical player activity and pricing for CS:GO Player Profiles: Counter-Strike: A Brief History. Player-count data was last observed May 1, 2026.
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Platform Support
Windows
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Free to Play
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Full controller support
Native Steam Controller Support
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
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About This Game
Counter-Strike started as a mod for Half-Life in 1999. Today, it has evolved into Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and has become one of the most popular games and esports in the world. This piece, made for the ELEAGUE Major in Atlanta, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CS:GO Player Profiles: Counter-Strike: A Brief History free to play?
Yes, CS:GO Player Profiles: Counter-Strike: A Brief History is free to play on Steam.
What platforms does CS:GO Player Profiles: Counter-Strike: A Brief History support?
Available on Steam for Windows.