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Counter-Strike PC Price Comparison

Counter-Strike starts at $9.99. Currently sold by Steam. The lowest price we have tracked is $1.99. Prices last updated .

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Counter-Strike Specs & Game Info

How Long to Beat Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike takes about 29 hours to beat, or 501 hours to complete everything.

Main Story
29 hours
Main Story + Extra
68 hours
Completionist
501 hours
Source: HowLongToBeat

Counter-Strike Steam Stats

Counter-Strike is rated Playable on Steam Deck and has an estimated 10M to 20M owners on Steam.

Steam Deck
Playable
Est. Owners
10M – 20M
Active Players

Counter-Strike Supported Languages

Counter-Strike supports 8 languages, with audio in 7 of them.

Interface and audio languages for Counter-Strike
LanguageInterfaceAudio
AlemánYesYes
Chino simplificadoYesYes
Chino tradicionalYesYes
Español de EspañaYesYes
FrancésYesYes
+3 more languages
More languages for Counter-Strike
LanguageInterfaceAudio
InglésYesYes
ItalianoYesYes
Coreano**idiomas con localización de audioYesNo

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Counter-Strike Price History

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$1.99

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$1.99

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Counter-Strike Ratings

92

Highly rated

Counter-Strike scores 92/100, based on critic scores from Metacritic and player ratings on Steam (34,024 reviews).
Metacritic
88/100
Steam34,024 reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive

About Counter-Strike

Players join online teams for tactical combat in an action first-person shooter where users fight against terrorists in realistic settings. Teams assault enemy bases and rescue hostages, with individual actions influencing overall team victory status. Strategic missions require coordinated player efforts as characters contribute to collective mission objectives. The gameplay focuses on teamwork and objective completion within a competitive environment.

Counter-Strike is a classic title featuring tactical, first-person shooter mechanics. The main story takes 29 hours to complete, while the full experience with extras runs about 68 hours. A completionist run extends to roughly 501 hours. The game runs on Steam Deck with a Playable rating. It is a self-published release from Valve.

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Counter-Strike Details

Platforms
  • PC
Release Date
  • November 1, 2000

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Counter-Strike Buying and Gameplay FAQs

How much does Counter-Strike cost?

Counter-Strike starts at $9.99 on PC right now.

Where can I buy Counter-Strike the cheapest?

The cheapest price for Counter-Strike on PC is $9.99 at Steam, an official store.

Is Counter-Strike on sale right now?

No, Counter-Strike isn't discounted on PC at the stores we track right now. It's currently $9.99.

What is the lowest price Counter-Strike has ever been?

The lowest recorded price for Counter-Strike on PC is $1.99 at Steam on January 5, 2026.

What is the deal rating for Counter-Strike?

Counter-Strike on PC is rated a poor deal at $9.99, compared with a lowest recorded price of $1.99.

How much is Counter-Strike on Steam?

Counter-Strike is $9.99 on Steam.

Does Counter-Strike have multiplayer?

Yes, Counter-Strike has multiplayer.

Can I play Counter-Strike on Steam Deck?

Yes. Counter-Strike is rated Playable on Steam Deck. It runs, but Valve's “Playable” rating means you may need some manual tweaks, such as adjusting settings or using the on-screen keyboard.

What platforms is Counter-Strike available on?

Counter-Strike is available on PC.

Can you play Counter-Strike on Mac or Linux?

Yes, Counter-Strike supports Mac and Linux.

How long does it take to beat Counter-Strike?

Counter-Strike takes about 29 hours to beat, or 68 hours with extras and 501 hours to complete everything.

When did Counter-Strike come out?

Counter-Strike was released on November 1, 2000.

What age rating is Counter-Strike?

Counter-Strike is rated M (Mature 17+) for Blood and Intense Violence.

What languages does Counter-Strike support?

Counter-Strike supports 8 languages: Alemán, Chino simplificado, Chino tradicional, Español de España, Francés, Inglés, Italiano, and Coreano**idiomas con localización de audio. Audio is available in Alemán, Chino simplificado, Chino tradicional, Español de España, Francés, Inglés, and Italiano.

Who developed Counter-Strike?

Counter-Strike was developed by Valve.

What are the review scores for Counter-Strike?

Counter-Strike has 88/100 on Metacritic and a Steam rating of Overwhelmingly Positive from 34,024 reviews.

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Counter-Strike Patch Notes & Updates

Latest patch notes · From the official Steam announcements feed

  • LatestPatch notes

    December 12, 2023 Update

    • Fixes for joining games through invites and Steam friends list.
    • Miscellaneous UI fixes for Dedicated Servers.
    • Fixed an occasional crash when opening the scoreboard.

    +2 more changes

    Read full patch notes on Steam
  • Patch notes

    December 1, 2023 Update

    • Fixed crash when modifying certain video settings in a multiplayer match.
    • Fixed server browser issues after modifying video settings.
    • Fixed local player not showing up in player count on a listen server using Steam Networking.

    +3 more changes

    Read full patch notes on Steam
  • Patch notes

    November 29, 2023 Update

    • Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and Condition Zero: Deleted Scenes have been updated to support the Half-Life 25th Anniversary engine updates, including all…
    • Fixed lighting rendering issues on some AMD GPUs.
    • Added "Use shaders" checkbox for the video options. Servers can over-ride this setting with sv_allow_shaders.

    +3 more changes

    Read full patch notes on Steam
  • Patch notes

    November 22, 2023 Update

    Counter-Strike has been updated to support many of the features from the Half-Life 25th Anniversary update. If you are still experiencing compatibility or stability issues, it is suggested that you install the "steam_legacy" beta branches…

    Read full patch notes on Steam
  • Patch notes

    Counter-Strike 1.6 update released

    • Fixed viewdemo command crashing for certain demo files
    • Fixed ammo boxes visibly spawning when purchasing ammo
    • Security fix to client disconnect handling

    +5 more changes

    Read full patch notes on Steam
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