Half-Life: Blue Shift Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists
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Half-Life: Blue Shift Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists
Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
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Half-Life: Blue Shift Concurrent Players Updated hourly
| Retailer | Price (US) | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | $4.99 | 0% |
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PC System Requirements
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Minimum: 500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Recommended: 800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
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How many people are playing Half-Life: Blue Shift right now?
Half-Life: Blue Shift has 29 concurrent players on Steam right now.
What is the all-time peak player count for Half-Life: Blue Shift?
Half-Life: Blue Shift reached an all-time peak of 138 concurrent players on 27 December 2025.
How many copies has Half-Life: Blue Shift sold on Steam?
PureGameStats estimates Half-Life: Blue Shift has sold approximately 256,692 copies on Steam, with low confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.
How is Half-Life: Blue Shift rated on Steam?
Half-Life: Blue Shift has 21,391 Steam reviews with a 92.6% positive rating (Very Positive).
What is the current price of Half-Life: Blue Shift?
Half-Life: Blue Shift is priced at $4.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.
When was Half-Life: Blue Shift released?
Half-Life: Blue Shift was released on 1 Jun, 2001. It was developed by Gearbox Software.
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View all official announcements- Blue Shift update released 08 Oct 2019
- Half-Life: Blue Shift update released 21 Aug 2018
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