Half-Life
Developed by Valve · Published by Valve
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Valve, published by Valve — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Half-Life.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| 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)
Half-Life 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 Half-Life?
Steam classifies Half-Life as a Action game, developed by Valve. 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.
How much does Half-Life cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Half-Life at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Half-Life single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Half-Life: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Half-Life on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Half-Life for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Half-Life out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 19, 1998.
What platforms is Half-Life on?
Half-Life 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 Half-Life single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.
How much does Half-Life cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
What is Half-Life's Metacritic score?
Half-Life has a Metacritic score of 96/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Half-Life?
Half-Life is developed by Valve and published by Valve.
Where to get Half-Life
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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