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Half-Life 2

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Shooter
  • Narrative
  • Physics

Gordon Freeman joins the resistance against an alien regime in an occupied city. Firefights, vehicles, horror sections and physics puzzles with the gravity gun, which can hurl any object. A classic that has aged very well.

Why play it now

When you want an action adventure with a story: each chapter changes pace and fits into an hour or two.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys shooters with a world and narrative, or is looking for an essential classic.

When not to pick it

If you want non-stop action: it has slower vehicle, exploration and puzzle sections.

What it offers

  • Combat / action: 80 out of 100
  • Story: 70 out of 100
  • Thinking: 50 out of 100
  • Exploring: 40 out of 100
  • Creating: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Saving
Save at any time
Remote Play Together
Play with friends even if only you own it
Accessibility
Adjustable difficulty, subtitle options, camera comfort and no timed inputs
Disk space
6.3 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
98% positive (280,019)
Metacritic
96/100
Developer
Valve
Release date
16 NOV 2004
Steam genres
Action

Based on what the game states on Steam.