Counter-Strike
Developed by Valve · Published by Valve
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Valve, published by Valve — multi-player, pvp, online pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Counter-Strike.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- 500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
- 800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Supported languages (8)
Counter-Strike 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?
Steam classifies Counter-Strike as a Action game, developed by Valve. Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
How much does Counter-Strike cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Counter-Strike at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Counter-Strike single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Counter-Strike: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is Counter-Strike on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Counter-Strike for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Counter-Strike out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 1, 2000.
What platforms is Counter-Strike on?
Counter-Strike is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Counter-Strike single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP.
How much does Counter-Strike cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
What is Counter-Strike's Metacritic score?
Counter-Strike has a Metacritic score of 88/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Counter-Strike?
Counter-Strike is developed by Valve and published by Valve.
Where to get Counter-Strike
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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