Counter-Strike: Source
Developed by Valve · Published by Valve
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Valve, published by Valve — multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Counter-Strike: Source.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
- Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better), 1GB RAM, DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Supported languages (12)
Counter-Strike: Source FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Counter-Strike: Source?
Steam classifies Counter-Strike: Source as a Action game, developed by Valve. Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
How much does Counter-Strike: Source cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Counter-Strike: Source at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Counter-Strike: Source single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Counter-Strike: Source: Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Counter-Strike: Source on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Counter-Strike: Source for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Counter-Strike: Source support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Counter-Strike: Source with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Counter-Strike: Source out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 1, 2004.
What platforms is Counter-Strike: Source on?
Counter-Strike: Source is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Counter-Strike: Source single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Counter-Strike: Source cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Counter-Strike: Source have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 147 achievements for Counter-Strike: Source.
What is Counter-Strike: Source's Metacritic score?
Counter-Strike: Source has a Metacritic score of 88/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Counter-Strike: Source?
Counter-Strike: Source is developed by Valve and published by Valve.
Where to get Counter-Strike: Source
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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