Half-Life Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists
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| Retailer | Price (US) | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | $7.49 | 25% |
| Gameseal | $13.33 | - |
Half-Life Player Count & Steam Charts
In Aug 2026, Half-Life averaged 698 concurrent players with a monthly peak of 1,174. Roughly steady versus 758 average players in Mar 2026.
| Date | Avg Players | Max Players | Min Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2026 | 642 | 878 | 367 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 692 | 945 | 438 |
| 30 Aug 2026 | 814 | 1,174 | 524 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | 763 | 1,035 | 478 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 679 | 922 | 411 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 654 | 936 | 401 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 653 | 892 | 391 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 655 | 914 | 363 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 673 | 953 | 396 |
| 23 Aug 2026 | 777 | 1,150 | 501 |
| 22 Aug 2026 | 750 | 1,047 | 430 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 671 | 913 | 431 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 637 | 900 | 409 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 639 | 884 | 361 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 651 | 902 | 377 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 672 | 982 | 374 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | 745 | 1,035 | 449 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | 713 | 965 | 454 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 630 | 860 | 397 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 635 | 874 | 367 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 637 | 843 | 376 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 666 | 909 | 404 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 666 | 935 | 414 |
| 09 Aug 2026 | 781 | 1,062 | 515 |
| 08 Aug 2026 | 752 | 1,043 | 505 |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 697 | 971 | 460 |
| 06 Aug 2026 | 694 | 958 | 479 |
| 05 Aug 2026 | 691 | 942 | 424 |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 697 | 953 | 454 |
| 03 Aug 2026 | 701 | 968 | 419 |
Half-Life Price History & Best Deals
| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | $7.49 | 25% |
| 27 Oct 2025 | $1.99 | 80% |
| 20 Jul 2025 | $9.99 | 0% |
| 15 Jul 2025 | $9.99 | 0% |
Half-Life PC System Requirements
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
Half-Life Steam Reviews
What reviewers talk about
Terms split by whether reviewers use them more in positive or critical contexts, relative to this game's own review baseline. Size = how often the term appears. Italicised terms are two-word phrases that usually explain the context (like "buggy launch" or "beautiful city"). Hover a term for the raw counts. Based on recent English reviews.
Half-Life Official Announcements
- Here's a mod that puts Halo's multiplayer into Half-Life, which to me feels like putting tea in your coffee — 05 Jul 2025
- New Half-Life mod rebuilds Halo multiplayer inside Valve's original engine — 30 Jun 2025
- This Half-Life mod remakes Valve's classic shooter to be both longer and wider, and it has radically altered my perception of the original — 11 May 2025
- Valve considered making a 'B title' before Half-Life, until an exec told Gabe Newell 'that's just not gonna work… the company will fail' — 31 Mar 2025
- Former Valve exec says the company struggled to sell Half-Life until coming up with the ultimate 'one simple trick' of marketing manoeuvres: slapping a 'Game of the Year' sticker on the box — 25 Mar 2025
Half-Life News & Media Coverage
Half-Life - Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are playing Half-Life right now?
Half-Life has 584 concurrent players on Steam right now.
What is the all-time peak player count for Half-Life?
Half-Life reached an all-time peak of 33,467 concurrent players on 01 November 2023.
How many copies has Half-Life sold on Steam?
PureGameStats estimates Half-Life has sold approximately 3,932,208 copies on Steam, with medium confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.
How is Half-Life rated on Steam?
Half-Life has 163,842 Steam reviews with a 96.5% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive).
What is the current price of Half-Life?
Half-Life is priced at $9.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.
When was Half-Life released?
Half-Life was released on 19 Nov, 1998. It was developed by Valve.
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