The original and best Left 4 Dead suddenly spikes on Steam after major price cut

The original Left 4 Dead is a landmark multiplayer game. First launched back in 2008, the influence of Valve's zombie shooter can be felt in everything from Back 4 Blood and Killing Floor 3 to Hunt Showdown and Payday 3. It's still, nearly two decades later, a great choice to play with friends, blasting through crowds of shambling undead and trying to survive against all odds until finishing a level. And now, due to a massive discount on Steam, the game's player count has shot up to its highest number in nearly a year.

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