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About Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Release Date
Nov 9, 2000
Developer
Valve
Publishers
Vivendi Universal
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Is Counter-Strike worth buying?

Steam
97.41% positive
'Overwhelmingly Positive', 259,887 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
70/100
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What is Counter-Strike about?

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

ActionFPSMultiplayerShooterClassicTeam-BasedFirst-PersonCompetitive

Game modes: Multiplayer

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What is the cheapest place to buy Counter-Strike?

Right now the lowest price for Counter-Strike we're tracking is $9.99 at Steam. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Counter-Strike has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Counter-Strike is $9.99 at Steam on January 22, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low โ€” historically a good time to buy.

Is Counter-Strike worth buying?

97% of 259,887 Steam user reviews for Counter-Strike are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive").

When was Counter-Strike released?

Counter-Strike released on November 9, 2000, developed by Valve and published by Vivendi Universal, Valve.

What platforms is Counter-Strike available on?

Counter-Strike is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports multiplayer.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Counter-Strike?

The cheapest Counter-Strike price right now is $9.99 at Steam.

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SteamBest priceAll-time lowโ€”$9.99Buy Counter-Strike at Steam
Kinguinโ€”$34.70Buy Counter-Strike at Kinguin

All-time low: $9.99 at Steam on Jan 22, 2026 โ€” the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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