Left 4 Dead 2
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: “Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Left 4 Dead 2.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| 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
- OS *: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
- Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended
- OS *: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
- Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video Card Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Supported languages (28)
Left 4 Dead 2 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 Left 4 Dead 2?
Steam classifies Left 4 Dead 2 as a Action game, developed by Valve. Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
How much does Left 4 Dead 2 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Left 4 Dead 2 at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Left 4 Dead 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Left 4 Dead 2: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Left 4 Dead 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Left 4 Dead 2 for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Left 4 Dead 2 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 16, 2009.
What platforms is Left 4 Dead 2 on?
Left 4 Dead 2 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 Left 4 Dead 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Left 4 Dead 2 cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Left 4 Dead 2 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 101 achievements for Left 4 Dead 2.
What is Left 4 Dead 2's Metacritic score?
Left 4 Dead 2 has a Metacritic score of 89/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Left 4 Dead 2?
Left 4 Dead 2 is developed by Valve and published by Valve.
Where to get Left 4 Dead 2
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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