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About Left 4 Dead
From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters. Set in the immediate aftermath of the zombie apocalypse, L4D's survival co-op mode lets you blast a path through the infected in four unique “movies,” guiding your survivors across the rooftops of an abandoned metropolis, through rural ghost towns and pitch-black forests in your quest to escape a devastated Ground Zero crawling with infected enemies. Each "movie" is comprised of five large maps, and can be played by one to four human players, with an emphasis on team-based strategy and objectives. New technology dubbed "the AI Director" is used to generate a unique gameplay experience every time you play. The Director tailors the frequency and ferocity of the zombie attacks to your performance, putting you in the middle of a fast-paced, but not overwhelming, Hollywood horror movie. Addictive single player, co-op, and multiplayer action gameplay from the makers of Counter-Strike and Half-Life Versus Mode lets you compete four-on-four with friends, playing as a human trying to get rescued, or as a zombie boss monster that will stop at nothing to destroy them.
Release Date
Nov 17, 2008
Developers
Valve
Publisher
Valve
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Is Left 4 Dead worth buying?

Steam
96.39% positive
'Overwhelmingly Positive', 66,897 reviews
Metacritic
89
Critics (IGDB)
85/100
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What is Left 4 Dead about?

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters. Set in the immediate aftermath of the zombie apocalypse, L4D's survival co-op mode lets you blast a path through the infected in four unique “movies,” guiding your survivors across the rooftops of an abandoned metropolis, through rural ghost towns and pitch-black forests in your quest to escape a devastated Ground Zero crawling with infected enemies. Each "movie" is comprised of five large maps, and can be played by one to four human players, with an emphasis on team-based strategy and objectives. New technology dubbed "the AI Director" is used to generate a unique gameplay experience every time you play. The Director tailors the frequency and ferocity of the zombie attacks to your performance, putting you in the middle of a fast-paced, but not overwhelming, Hollywood horror movie. Addictive single player, co-op, and multiplayer action gameplay from the makers of Counter-Strike and Half-Life Versus Mode lets you compete four-on-four with friends, playing as a human trying to get rescued, or as a zombie boss monster that will stop at nothing to destroy them.

ZombiesCo-opMultiplayerFPSActionHorrorShooterOnline Co-Op

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy Left 4 Dead?

Right now the lowest price for Left 4 Dead we're tracking is $9.13 at Kinguin — 9% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Left 4 Dead has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Left 4 Dead is $9.11 at Kinguin on June 8, 2026. The current best price is about 0% above that low.

Is Left 4 Dead worth buying?

96% of 66,897 Steam user reviews for Left 4 Dead are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 89.

When was Left 4 Dead released?

Left 4 Dead released on November 17, 2008, developed by Valve, Certain Affinity, Turtle Rock Studios and published by Valve.

What platforms is Left 4 Dead available on?

Left 4 Dead is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do Left 4 Dead prices drop?

Left 4 Dead last hit a new low of $9.11 on June 8, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $9.13. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Left 4 Dead?

The cheapest Left 4 Dead price right now is $9.13 at Kinguin, 9% below the Steam price.

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KinguinBest price$9.13Buy Left 4 Dead at Kinguin
Steam$9.99Buy Left 4 Dead at Steam

All-time low: $9.11 at Kinguin on Jun 8, 2026 — the current best price is 0% above it.

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