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Half-Life

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App ID 70
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Valve
Franchise Half-Life
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Engine.GoldSource
Last Change Number 25084193
Last Record Update 5 September 2024 – 02:22:50 UTC ()
Release Date 19 November 1998 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
😎 95.19%
↑128,143 ↓4,608
593
In-Game

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.

Additional Information

Developer Valve
metacritic_url pc/halflife
gamedir valve
metacritic_name Half-Life
icon steam/games/icon_hl
controller_support full
icon2 steam/games/icon_hl_dull
metacritic_score 96
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/half-life?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
primarycache 1
serverbrowsername Half-Life
vacmacmodulecache SteamDB Unknown App 160 [UNPUBLISHED]
vacmodulecache SteamDB Unknown App 202 [UNPUBLISHED]
vacmodulefilename sourceinit.dat
developer_url http://www.valvesoftware.com
MinClientVersion 12 January 1970 – 13:46:40 UTC () (1000000)
Publisher Valve
Store Release Date 8 November 1998 ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Action (1)
Store Genres Action (1)
Steam Release Date 19 November 1998 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 18 November 2023 – 00:57:47 UTC () (1700269067)
Aliases hl1
review_score 9
review_percentage 96
Detected Technologies (?) Engine.GoldSource, SDK.CEF, SDK.Miles_Sound_System, SDK.SDL
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • category: Verified
  • test_timestamp: 18 November 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 12705647
  • 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_runtimenative
    requires_h2640
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller 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
controllertagwizard Yes

Supported Languages

8 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes
Traditional Chinese Yes Yes
Korean Yes Yes

Tags

🔫 FPS 🕒 Classic 📼 1990's 👤 Singleplayer 🚀 Sci-fi 🕹️ Multiplayer 🔫 Shooter 💥 Action 🙌 First-Person 👽 Aliens 📚 Story Rich 🔇 Silent Protagonist 🌫 Atmospheric 🛠️ Moddable 😖 Gore 🗺️ Adventure 👾 Retro 🌄 Action-Adventure 😓 Difficult 🥊 PvP

Categories

Single-player Online PvP Steam Cloud Valve Anti-Cheat enabled Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet Remote Play Together Family Sharing Multi-player PvP Cloud Gaming Cloud Gaming (NVIDIA) Full Controller Support DualShock Controllers (USB Only) DualShock Controllers DualSense Controllers (USB Only) DualSense Controllers

Assets

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Web Assets
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capsule_467x181.jpgLast-Modified: 7 February 2013 – 00:26:42 UTC
capsule_616x353.jpgLast-Modified: 7 February 2013 – 00:26:42 UTC
header.jpgLast-Modified: 7 February 2013 – 00:26:43 UTC
hero_capsule.jpgLast-Modified: 17 November 2023 – 07:39:59 UTC
library_600x900.jpgLast-Modified: 2 September 2019 – 20:49:36 UTC
library_hero.jpgLast-Modified: 17 November 2023 – 23:42:43 UTC
logo.pngLast-Modified: 18 November 2023 – 00:57:47 UTC
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Steam charts

  • 593 players right now
  • 1,105 24-hour peak
  • 33,471 all-time peak 19 November 2023
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Store data

  • 56,344 followers
  • #1642 in top sellers
  • 128,143 positive reviews
  • 4,608 negative reviews
  • 96.53% positive reviews

Twitch stats

  • 36 viewers right now
  • 689 24-hour peak
  • 187,175 all-time peak
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User reviews history

  • 😎 Overwhelmingly Positive
  • 95.19% SteamDB Rating
  • 128,143 96.5% positive reviews
  • 4,608 3.5% negative reviews

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Markers

Date Label 30-day Peak
19 November 1998 – 08:00 Steam Release -
21 January 2020 – 18:00 Free Week -
14 August 2022 – 15:00 #RememberFreeman Community Event -
17 November 2023 – 18:00 25th Anniversary Update & Free To Keep -

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How many players are playing Half-Life right now on Steam?

Steam player counter indicates there are currently 593 players live playing Half-Life on Steam.

Half-Life had an all-time peak of 33471 concurrent players on 19 November 2023.

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