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Buy Counter-Strike – Lowest Price, Deals & Price History
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What is Counter-Strike?
Counter-Strike is a wildly popular online action game developed and published by Valve. It was released on November 1, 2000. Players engage in team-based terrorist warfare with incredibly realistic gameplay. The game features multi-player modes where players can ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. These missions include tasks like taking out enemy sites and rescuing hostages.
Your role within the team directly impacts your team's success, and vice versa. The main story of Counter-Strike can be completed in approximately 29 hours. If you include all extras, the total playtime increases to 68 hours. A completionist playthrough will take around 501 hours.
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Counter-Strike is a wildly popular online action game developed and published by Valve. It was released on November 1, 2000. Players engage in team-based terrorist warfare with incredibly realistic gameplay. The game features multi-player modes where players can ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. These missions include tasks like taking out enemy sites and rescuing hostages.
Your role within the team directly impacts your team's success, and vice versa. The main story of Counter-Strike can be completed in approximately 29 hours. If you include all extras, the total playtime increases to 68 hours. A completionist playthrough will take around 501 hours.
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
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- Release Date
11/1/2000
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 Metacritic | 88 / 100 |
 Steam | Overwhelmingly Positive 34,024 reviews |
Price History
| Price History Title | Price History Value |
|---|---|
| Current Low | $9.99 |
| All-Time Low | FREE |
| MSRP | $9.99 |
| Active Offers | 1 stores |
| On Sale? | No |
30-Day Price Trend
How Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 29 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 68 Hours |
| Completionist | 501 Hours |
Steam Deck
- Compatibility
Playable
Supported Languages
Interface
Audio
English
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French
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German
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Italian
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Spanish - Spain
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Simplified Chinese
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Traditional Chinese
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Korean
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Mature
Blood, Intense Violence
Compare Counter-Strike Prices Across All Stores
| Store | Discount | Sale Price | MSRP | DRM | Region | OS |
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| Steam | 0% | $9.99 | $9.99 | Steam | - |
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Counter-Strike Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
How much does Counter-Strike cost?
Right now, you can buy Counter-Strike for as low as $9.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is Counter-Strike on sale right now?
At the moment, Counter-Strike is not on sale. Check back soon or watch for seasonal discounts.
How much is Counter-Strike on Steam?
On Steam, Counter-Strike is listed at $9.99 (MSRP $9.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Counter-Strike?
The lowest recorded price for Counter-Strike is FREE, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Counter-Strike available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Counter-Strike is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Does Counter-Strike have multiplayer?
Yes, Counter-Strike has multi-player.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Counter-Strike?
The main story takes around 29 hours, while a completionist run averages 501 hours.
When did Counter-Strike release?
Counter-Strike launched on Wed Nov 01 2000.
What age rating is Counter-Strike?
Counter-Strike is rated M for Blood and Intense Violence.
DLC & Content FAQs
Counter-Strike Patch Notes And Updates
December 12, 2023 UpdateDec 12, 2023
- Fixes for joining games through invites and Steam friends list.
- Miscellaneous UI fixes for Dedicated Servers.
- Fixed an occasional crash when opening the scoreboard.
- Fixed camera movement after death in multiplayer.
- Fixed crash when creating a serv...
December 1, 2023 UpdateDec 1, 2023
- 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.
- Fixed rare corrupted lighting...
November 29, 2023 UpdateNov 29, 2023
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and Condition Zero: Deleted Scenes have been updated to support the Half-Life 25th Anniversary engine updates, including all related fixes from Counter-Strike.
- Fixed lighting rendering issues on some AMD GPUs.
- Added "Use shaders" chec...
November 22, 2023 UpdateNov 22, 2023
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 of Half-Life and Counter-Strike (selectable in each game's...
View on SteamCounter-Strike 1.6 update releasedAug 18, 2020
An update for Counter-Strike is now available:
View on SteamFixes and Updates
- Fixed viewdemo command crashing for certain demo files
- Fixed ammo boxes visibly spawning when purchasing ammo
- Security fix to client disconnect handling
- Security fixes to console comma...
Latest Counter-Strike News
Counter-Strike PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Counter-Strike was developed and published by Valve, released on 2000-11-01. Counter-Strike is rated M by the ESRB for Blood, Intense Violence.
Counter-Strike Review Scores and Player Reception
Counter-Strike has been rated 88/100 on Metacritic and "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current Counter-Strike Lowest Price and Deal Summary
At the moment, the lowest price is
$9.99
, compared to an MSRP of$9.99
. Across all listings, there are currently 1 store offers for Counter-Strike, pulled from both authorized retailers (such as Steam, Fanatical, and Green Man Gaming) and key marketplaces like Kinguin or Eneba. Whether you prefer buying from official sources or want to stretch your budget further through grey-market deals, Gamers Unchained helps you easily compare prices and find the best fit.What Is a Game Key and Is It Safe to Buy?
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