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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 GoldSource Engine
Last Changenumber 30037899
Last Record Update 13 July 2025 – 18:31:14 UTC ()
Release Date 19 November 1998 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
🤩 95.23%
149k reviews
514
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vacmacmodulecache SteamDB Unknown App 160 [UNPUBLISHED]
vacmodulecache SteamDB Unknown App 202 [UNPUBLISHED]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 19 November 1998 – 18:24:00 UTC ()
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 23 April 2025 – 00:34:19 UTC () (1745368459)
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library_logoen
logo_position ↴
pinned_positionBottomCenter
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height_pct43.685387882494695
Aliases hl1
review_score 9
review_percentage 96
Detected Technologies (?) GoldSource Engine, CEF SDK, Miles_Sound_System SDK, SDL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • 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
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • 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: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 18 November 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 12705647
  • configuration:
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    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
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
Content Descriptors Frequent Violence or Gore (2), General Mature Content (5)
controllertagwizard Yes
Anti-Cheat Software VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat)
First seen on SteamDB 1 February 2013 – 22:01:12 UTC (), in changelist #175943
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) Frequent Violence or Gore (2), General Mature Content (5)

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

Categories

Single-player Online PvP Steam Cloud Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet Family Sharing Multi-player Valve Anti-Cheat PvP 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 Custom Volume Controls Stereo Sound Playable without Timed Input Keyboard Only Option Adjustable Difficulty Save Anytime

Assets

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timestamp23 April 2025 – 00:34:22 UTC

Bundles

ID Name % Set Created
231 Half-Life Complete -40% No 10 June 2016 – 11:43:58 UTC
232 Valve Complete Pack -10% No 12 December 2018 – 20:03:32 UTC
237 Half-Life 1 Anthology -45% No 10 June 2016 – 11:43:58 UTC
10364 Valve Internal Testing VV2019 No 8 June 2022 – 13:10:23 UTC

Store Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
34 Half-Life Store 10 July 2025 – 17:15:51 UTC
292347 Half-Life - Commercial License Commercial 13 March 2024 – 11:23:20 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
1 Half-Life Platinum Pack CD Key 15 July 2017 – 22:29:50 UTC
2 Day of Defeat CD Key 15 July 2017 – 22:30:24 UTC
4 Cyber Cafe CD Key 12 February 2025 – 01:52:40 UTC
5 ATI Bundle CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
8 Valve Premier Pack Store 24 October 2017 – 19:59:10 UTC
10 Half-Life 2 Silver Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
13 Half-Life 2 Gold Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
14 Valve Friends and Family Complimentary CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
21 Half-Life 1 Anthology CD Key 5 May 2017 – 22:04:11 UTC
24 Half-Life 1 Classic CD Key 5 May 2017 – 22:04:11 UTC
26 Online Multiplayer CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
40 Half-Life 1 Anthology Store 24 October 2017 – 19:59:10 UTC
44 Valve Complete Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
61 Steam Master CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
68 Valve Complete Pack Complementary CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
81 Valve Complete Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
478 Valve Complete 2007 Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
715 Half-Life Complete Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
1134 Valve Complete 2008 Pack Store
(Not in DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
1135 Valve Complete 2008 Pack (DE) Store
(Only DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
1194 Half-Life 1 Classic Promo CD Key 5 May 2017 – 22:04:11 UTC
2546 Valve Complete 2009 Pack Store
(Not in DE AU)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
2547 Valve Complete 2009 Pack (DE) Store
(Only DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
6302 Portal 2 - Potato Champions Store 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
7874 Portal 2 - Potato Champions Comp CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
7897 Half-Life 1 Gift 30 June 2021 – 18:22:03 UTC
7930 Valve Complete 2011 Pack Store
(Not in DE AU)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
7931 Valve Complete 2011 Pack (DE) Store
(Only DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
12415 Half-Life Complete Retail CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
12899 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Valve Complete 2011 Pack No Cost
(Not in DE AU)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
12900 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Valve Complete 2011 Pack (DE) No Cost
(Only DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
13092 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Half-Life 1 No Cost 5 May 2017 – 22:04:11 UTC
16236 Valve Complete 2012 Pack Store
(Not in DE AU)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
16237 Valve Complete 2012 Pack (DE) Store
(Only DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
17878 Valve Complete 2012 Pack (CN) Store
(Only CN)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
18702 Valve Complete Pack - Winter Sale 2012 Store
(Not in DE AU)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
18703 Valve Complete Pack - Winter Sale 2012 (DE) Store
(Only DE)		 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 Store
(Not in DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
29198 Valve Complete Pack Store
(Only DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
34620 Half-Life 1 (Retail) CD Key 5 May 2017 – 22:04:11 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 Store
(Not in DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
51836 Valve Complete Pack - 2014 (DE) Store
(Only DE)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
53711 Valve Complete Pack - 2014 Retail CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
59228 PAX South/East 2015 CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
62690 Valve Complete Pack - 2014 Retail (RU) CD Key
(Only 12 countries)		 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
172289 Half-Life Uncensored No Cost
(Only DE)		 13 March 2024 – 11:53:02 UTC
204259 Complimentary reviewer package CD Key 30 August 2017 – 00:52:40 UTC
261665 VV2019 No Cost 27 November 2024 – 00:28:33 UTC
277644 Valve Selection Commercial License Commercial 12 February 2025 – 01:49:24 UTC
283812 Steam Sub 283812 No Cost 22 June 2018 – 18:31:48 UTC
347115 Valve Internal Testing VV2019 CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
392171 Valve Selection Samsung Event CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
425760 Steam Sub 425760 CD Key 18 July 2025 – 16:54:28 UTC
427520 Half-Life Free Weekend - Jan 2020 Free Weekend (Demand) 21 January 2020 – 17:50:32 UTC
965364 Half-Life Limited Free Promotional Package - Nov 2023 No Cost 16 April 2025 – 09:49:49 UTC

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