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What is Half-Life 2?
Half-Life 2 is a game developed and published by Valve. It was released on November 16, 2004. The game is in the action genre and features single-player gameplay. The main story of Half-Life 2 takes approximately 13 hours to complete. If you include all extras, the playtime increases to around 15 hours. A completionist playthrough will take roughly 20 hours.
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Half-Life 2 is a game developed and published by Valve. It was released on November 16, 2004. The game is in the action genre and features single-player gameplay. The main story of Half-Life 2 takes approximately 13 hours to complete. If you include all extras, the playtime increases to around 15 hours. A completionist playthrough will take roughly 20 hours.
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.
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11/16/2004
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 Metacritic | 96 / 100 |
 Steam | Overwhelmingly Positive 85,867 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 |
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System Requirements
Windows
Windows
Mac
MacHow Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 13 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 15 Hours |
| Completionist | 20 Hours |
Steam Stats
Steam Deck
Verified
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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Korean
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Spanish - Spain
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Russian
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Simplified Chinese
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Dutch
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Japanese
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Norwegian
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Polish
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Portuguese - Portugal
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Swedish
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Thai
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Bulgarian
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Czech
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Greek
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Hungarian
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Portuguese - Brazil
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Romanian
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Spanish - Latin America
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Turkish
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Ukrainian
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Achievements
| Store | Total Achievements |
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| Steam | 69 Total |
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| Store | Discount | Sale Price | MSRP | DRM | Region | OS |
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| Steam | 0% | $9.99 | $9.99 | Steam | - |
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Half-Life 2 Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
How much does Half-Life 2 cost?
Right now, you can buy Half-Life 2 for as low as $9.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is Half-Life 2 on sale right now?
At the moment, Half-Life 2 is not on sale. Check back soon or watch for seasonal discounts.
How much is Half-Life 2 on Steam?
On Steam, Half-Life 2 is listed at $9.99 (MSRP $9.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Half-Life 2?
The lowest recorded price for Half-Life 2 is FREE, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Half-Life 2 available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Half-Life 2 is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Is Half-Life 2 single-player only?
Half-Life 2 is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Half-Life 2?
The main story takes around 13 hours, while a completionist run averages 20 hours.
When did Half-Life 2 release?
Half-Life 2 launched on Tue Nov 16 2004.
How much free space do I need for Half-Life 2?
The game requires at least 6500 MB of free space.
DLC & Content FAQs
Half-Life 2 Patch Notes And Updates
July 23, 2025 Update
Jul 23, 2025View on Steam
- Restored speed of the train near the end of Highway 17 to better match the original shipped difficulty.
- Fixed missing collision that was allowing NPCs to shoot through some walls in Entanglement.
- Fixed issue where Alyx could obstruct the player's path when boarding...
Half-Life 2 - Update
Feb 11, 2025
An update has been released for Half-Life 2 and the Episodes.
- Fixed a Linux client crash on launch.
- Localization updates.
View on Steam- Fixed a Linux client crash on launch.
- Localization updates.
November 26, 2024 Update
Nov 26, 2024View on Steam
- Enable support to keep music playing during level transitions throughout the base Half-Life 2 campaign (no convar needed).
- Added support for displaying an active Workshop campaign name in your Steam friends list.
- Added a slider to the settings menu to allow scaling...
November 18, 2024 Update
Nov 18, 2024View on Steam
- Fixed issue where NPC reactions to the player's flashlight and some incidental dialogue would not play after switching between episodes.
- Fixed amount of bloom applied after switching between Episode One and Episode Two.
- Fixed the FOV setting not applying until you ...
November 16, 2024 Update
Nov 16, 2024View on Steam
- Fixed a crash that could occur in some languages when starting a new chapter.
- UI - Fixed some weapon icon alignment issues at various resolutions.
- Workshop - Fixed campaigns set to expand on Episode One loading some Episode Two content.
- Workshop - Always s...
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Half-Life 2 PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Half-Life 2 was developed and published by Valve, released on 2004-11-16.
Half-Life 2 Review Scores and Player Reception
Half-Life 2 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 2 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 Half-Life 2, 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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