Left 4 Dead
Developed by Valve · Published by Valve
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Valve, published by Valve — single-player, multi-player, co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Left 4 Dead.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| 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
- Supported OS: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
- Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz
- Memory: 1 GB
- Graphics: 128 MB, Shader model 2.0, ATI 9600, NVidia 6600 or better
- Hard Drive: At least 7.5 GB of free space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended
- Supported OS: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
- Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz
- Memory: 1 GB
- Graphics: Shader model 3.0, NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better
Supported languages (28)
Left 4 Dead 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?
Steam classifies Left 4 Dead as a Action game, developed by Valve. From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.
How much does Left 4 Dead cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Left 4 Dead at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Left 4 Dead single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Left 4 Dead: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Left 4 Dead on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Left 4 Dead for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Left 4 Dead out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 17, 2008.
What platforms is Left 4 Dead on?
Left 4 Dead is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Left 4 Dead single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.
How much does Left 4 Dead cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Left 4 Dead have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 73 achievements for Left 4 Dead.
What is Left 4 Dead's Metacritic score?
Left 4 Dead has a Metacritic score of 89/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Left 4 Dead?
Left 4 Dead is developed by Valve and published by Valve.
Where to get Left 4 Dead
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
View on Steam →Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data · official site. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Valve.