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What is Half-Life?
Half-Life was published by Valve and developed by Valve. It was released on November 8, 1998. The game is classified as an action title and features both single-player and multiplayer modes. Players can expect to spend around 12 hours completing the main story. If you include additional content, the playtime increases to approximately 14 hours. For those seeking a complete experience, it will take about 15 hours to finish all aspects of the game.
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Half-Life was published by Valve and developed by Valve. It was released on November 8, 1998. The game is classified as an action title and features both single-player and multiplayer modes. Players can expect to spend around 12 hours completing the main story. If you include additional content, the playtime increases to approximately 14 hours. For those seeking a complete experience, it will take about 15 hours to finish all aspects of the game.
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
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- Release Date
11/8/1998
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 Metacritic | 96 / 100 |
 Steam | Overwhelmingly Positive 55,657 reviews |
Price History
| Price History Title | Price History Value |
|---|---|
| Current Low | $9.99 |
| All-Time Low | $1.99 |
| MSRP | $9.99 |
| Active Offers | 2 stores |
| On Sale? | No |
30-Day Price Trend
How Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 12 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 14 Hours |
| Completionist | 15 Hours |
Steam Stats
Steam Deck
VerifiedOwners
10,000,000 - 20,000,000
Supported Languages
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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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Price & Deals FAQs
How much does Half-Life cost?
Right now, you can buy Half-Life for as low as $9.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is Half-Life on sale right now?
At the moment, Half-Life is not on sale. Check back soon or watch for seasonal discounts.
How much is Half-Life on Steam?
On Steam, Half-Life is listed at $9.99 (MSRP $9.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Half-Life?
The lowest recorded price for Half-Life is $1.99, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Half-Life available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Half-Life is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Does Half-Life have multiplayer?
Yes, Half-Life has multi-player.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Half-Life?
The main story takes around 12 hours, while a completionist run averages 15 hours.
When did Half-Life release?
Half-Life launched on Sun Nov 08 1998.
DLC & Content FAQs
Half-Life Patch Notes And Updates
October 2, 2024 Update
Oct 2, 2024View on Steam
- Fixed HLTV startup crashes and incompatibility with 25th anniversary maps.
- Fixed memory leak that caused a crash after repeatedly changing brightness or gamma.
- Enabled /LARGEADDRESSAWARE to support mods with large memory requirements..
- Miscellaneous mod co...
December 22, 2023 Update
Dec 22, 2023
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- Fixed multiplayer team setup in Disposal.
- Fixed Tau Cannon shots always counting as headshots if they reflected off a wall and hit the player who fired.
- Fixed several minor HUD layout issues.
- Miscellaneous security fixes.
December 12, 2023 Update
Dec 12, 2023View on Steam
- 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 Update
Dec 1, 2023View on Steam
- 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 Update
Nov 29, 2023View on Steam
- Fixed lighting rendering issues on some AMD GPUs.
- Fixed mods with their own localization files not loading default strings from updated localization files in Half-Life.
- Fixed one dying scientist in Half-Life: Uplink saying incorrect dialogue.
- Added "Use sh...
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Half-Life PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Half-Life was developed and published by Valve, released on 1998-11-08.
Half-Life Review Scores and Player Reception
Half-Life has been rated 96/100 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 Half-Life 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 2 store offers for Half-Life, 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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