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Half-Life: Opposing Force

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Shooter
  • Classic
  • Expansion

The Half-Life disaster seen from the other side: you're a marine sent to clean up Black Mesa who ends up fighting to survive. New weapons and enemies in a shorter, combat-focused campaign.

Why play it now

When you've already played Half-Life and want to return to that world for a couple of afternoons, with more shooting and fewer puzzles.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoyed the original Half-Life and wants another campaign with the same tone.

When not to pick it

If you haven't played Half-Life: many of its surprises depend on the original.

What it offers

  • Combat / action: 85 out of 100
  • Story: 40 out of 100
  • Thinking: 35 out of 100
  • Exploring: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Saving
Save at any time
Accessibility
Adjustable difficulty and no timed inputs
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
95% positive (29,069)
Developer
Gearbox Software
Release date
1 NOV 1999
Steam genres
Action

Based on what the game states on Steam.