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Left 4 Dead

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App ID 500
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Valve
Supported Systems Windows macOS
Technologies Source Engine
Last Changenumber 31187348
Last Record Update 18 September 2025 – 18:58:41 UTC ()
Release Date 17 November 2008 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
🤩 94.70%
63k reviews
685
In-Game
+17
🧟 Zombies 🤝 Co-op 🔫 FPS 💥 Action 😱 Horror

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Additional Information

Developer Valve
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metacritic_score 89
NoServers Yes
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/left-4-dead?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
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vacmacmodulecache SteamDB Unknown App 160 [UNPUBLISHED]
vacmodulecache SteamDB Unknown App 202 [UNPUBLISHED]
vacmodulefilename sourceinit.dat
ValidOSList Windows macOS
community_visible_stats Yes
languages_macos english,german,french,italian,koreana,spanish,schinese,tchinese,russian,thai,japanese,portuguese,polish,danish,dutch,finnish,norwegian,swedish,hungarian,czech,romanian,turkish
InstallScript installscript.vdf
OnQuitDemoMsg http://cdn.store.steampowered.com/message/19283435294945210/
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
Publisher Valve
languages (extended) english,german,french,italian,koreana,spanish,schinese,tchinese,russian,thai,japanese,portuguese,polish,danish,dutch,finnish,norwegian,swedish,hungarian,czech,romanian,turkish
Store Release Date 17 November 2008 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Action (1)
Store Genres Action (1)
Steam Release Date 17 November 2008 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 17 November 2008 – 08:00:00 UTC () (1226908800)
Store Asset Modification Time 23 April 2025 – 00:35:56 UTC () (1745368556)
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review_score 9
review_percentage 96
Detected Technologies (?) Source Engine, Bink_Video SDK, CEF SDK, Miles_Sound_System SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 23 March 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 8119716
  • configuration:
    supported_inputgamepad
    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
deckresolutionoverride Native
Content Descriptors Frequent Violence or Gore (2), General Mature Content (5)
controllertagwizard Yes
Anti-Cheat Software VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat)
First seen on SteamDB 20 March 2013 – 07:42:04 UTC (), in changelist #196282
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) Frequent Violence or Gore (2), General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

28 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
French Yes Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes Yes Yes
Danish Yes Yes Yes
Dutch Yes Yes Yes
Finnish Yes Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes Yes
Norwegian Yes Yes Yes
Polish Yes Yes Yes
Portuguese - Portugal Yes Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Swedish Yes Yes Yes
Traditional Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Korean Yes Yes Yes
Bulgarian Yes Yes Yes
Czech Yes Yes Yes
Greek Yes Yes Yes
Hungarian Yes Yes Yes
Portuguese - Brazil Yes Yes Yes
Romanian Yes Yes Yes
Spanish - Latin America Yes Yes Yes
Thai Yes Yes Yes
Turkish Yes Yes Yes
Ukrainian Yes Yes Yes
Vietnamese Yes Yes Yes

Tags

🧟 Zombies 🤝 Co-op 🕹️ Multiplayer 🔫 FPS 💥 Action 😱 Horror 🔫 Shooter 👥 Online Co-Op 🌲 Survival 👥 Team-Based 🙌 First-Person ☢️ Post-apocalyptic 👤 Singleplayer 🌫 Atmospheric 🛠️ Moddable 🗺️ Adventure 🤔 Tactical 🔄 Replay Value 🥇 Competitive 👩 Female Protagonist

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Captions available Steam Cloud Stats Steam Leaderboards Includes Source SDK Commentary available Remote Play on TV Family Sharing Multi-player Valve Anti-Cheat Co-op HDR rendering Cloud Gaming Cloud Gaming (NVIDIA)

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support DualShock Controllers (USB Only) DualShock Controllers DualSense Controllers (USB Only) DualSense Controllers

Accessibility Categories

Color Alternatives Camera Comfort Custom Volume Controls Stereo Sound Surround Sound Adjustable Difficulty

Assets

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timestamp23 April 2025 – 00:36:00 UTC
Trailers
5138 ↴
trailer_nameLeft 4 Dead TV Spot 1
trailer_category3
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timestamp1682697408
5141 ↴
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5150 ↴
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5952 ↴
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Bundles

ID Name Set % Price Created
232 Valve Complete Pack No -10% $24.62 at -79% 12 December 2018 – 20:03:32 UTC
233 Left 4 Dead Bundle No -25% $2.98 at -80% 10 June 2016 – 11:43:58 UTC
21477 Zombie Army 4/ Left 4 Dead Bundle No -20% $5.58 at -88% 22 June 2021 – 20:02:29 UTC

Store Packages

SubID Name Price Last Update
1053 Left 4 Dead (Store) (Not in DE) $1.99 at -80% 29 September 2025 – 17:38:21 UTC
204526 Left 4 Dead - Commercial License (Commercial) $9.99 13 March 2024 – 11:24:35 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
4 Cyber Cafe CD Key 12 February 2025 – 01:52:40 UTC
14 Valve Friends and Family Complimentary CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
49 School Lab CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
61 Steam Master CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
1054 Left 4 Dead (Only DE) Store 29 September 2025 – 17:38:21 UTC
1070 Left 4 Dead Retail CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
1097 Left 4 Dead Retail (DE) CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
1134 Valve Complete 2008 Pack (Not in DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
1135 Valve Complete 2008 Pack (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
1150 Left 4 Dead - Four Pack (Not in DE) Store 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
1151 Left 4 Dead - Four Pack (DE) (Only DE) Store 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
1152 Left 4 Dead Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
1153 Left 4 Dead (DE) Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
1372 CS1-A/CSS/TF2/L4D Retail CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
1576 Left 4 Dead: Game of the Year Retail CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
1586 Left 4 Dead May 2009 Free Day (Not in DE) Free Weekend 21 October 2024 – 17:55:10 UTC
1587 Left 4 Dead May 2009 Free Day (DE) (Only DE) Free Weekend 21 October 2024 – 17:55:10 UTC
2188 Left 4 Dead Bundle (preorder) (Not in DE AU) Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
2189 Left 4 Dead Bundle (DE preorder) (Only DE) Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
2215 Left 4 Dead Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
2216 Left 4 Dead (DE) (Only DE) Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
2480 Left 4 Dead Bundle (preorder UK) (Only IM JE GS GB UK) Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
2487 Left 4 Dead Bundle (Not in DE) Store 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
2488 Left 4 Dead Bundle (Only DE) Store 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
2546 Valve Complete 2009 Pack (Not in DE AU) Store 7 August 2025 – 20:15:17 UTC
2547 Valve Complete 2009 Pack (DE) (Only DE) Store 7 August 2025 – 20:15:39 UTC
4897 Left 4 Dead - Gamescon CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
4898 Left 4 Dead - Gamescon Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
6302 Portal 2 - Potato Champions Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
6850 Left 4 Dead - Real CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
7874 Portal 2 - Potato Champions Comp CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
7908 Left 4 Dead Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
7930 Valve Complete 2011 Pack (Not in DE AU) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
7931 Valve Complete 2011 Pack (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
12891 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Left 4 Dead (Not in DE) No Cost 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
12892 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Left 4 Dead (DE) (Only DE) No Cost 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
12899 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Valve Complete 2011 Pack (Not in DE AU) No Cost 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
12900 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Valve Complete 2011 Pack (DE) (Only DE) No Cost 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
13089 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Left 4 Dead (Not in DE) No Cost 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
13090 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Left 4 Dead (DE) (Only DE) No Cost 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
16236 Valve Complete 2012 Pack (Not in DE AU) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
16237 Valve Complete 2012 Pack (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
17039 VMC BigFoot Test Comp CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
17878 Valve Complete 2012 Pack (CN) (Only CN) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
18702 Valve Complete Pack - Winter Sale 2012 (Not in DE AU) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
18703 Valve Complete Pack - Winter Sale 2012 (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
18939 Valve Complete 2012 Pack Retail CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
27267 Valve Complete 2012 Pack - PaySafeCard CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
29197 Valve Complete Pack (Not in DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
29198 Valve Complete Pack (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
35045 Left 4 Dead Bundle Retail (Not in DE AU) CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
35152 Left 4 Dead Bundle (DE) Retail (Only DE) CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
36071 SteamMachine and Steam Controller Prototype Beta CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
39221 Native SteamOS Titles CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
39297 Steam Machine Partners Test Package Store or CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
51835 Valve Complete Pack - 2014 (Not in DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
51836 Valve Complete Pack - 2014 (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
53075 Evolve Preorder Store 19 November 2024 – 01:58:12 UTC
53711 Valve Complete Pack - 2014 Retail CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
58118 Evolve Digital Deluxe Pre-Purchase Store 19 November 2024 – 01:58:03 UTC
58119 Evolve PC Monster Race Pre-Purchase Store 19 November 2024 – 01:58:03 UTC
58368 Evolve Preorder (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 01:58:03 UTC
58369 Evolve Digital Deluxe Preorder (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 01:58:03 UTC
58370 Evolve PC Monster Race Pre-Purchase (DE) (Only DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 01:58:03 UTC
58371 Left 4 Dead Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
58372 Left 4 Dead (DE) (Only DE) Gift 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
59228 PAX South/East 2015 CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
62690 Valve Complete Pack - 2014 Retail (RU) (Only 12 countries) CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
204797 Complimentary reviewer package CD Key 31 August 2017 – 23:09:59 UTC
590254 Left 4 Dead - Uncensored (Only DE) No Cost 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC

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