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Left 4 Dead 2

Developed by Valve · Published by Valve

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 16, 2009 Price$1.99 Metacritic89/100 Steam reviews799,887

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic89/100
Steam reviews799,887
Languages28
Achievements101

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.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

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)

DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortuguese - PortugalRussianSimplified ChineseSpanish - SpainSwedishTraditional ChineseHungarianTurkishBulgarianCzechGreekPortuguese - BrazilRomanianSpanish - Latin AmericaThaiUkrainianVietnamese

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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