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Half-Life

Original title: Half-Life - November 19, 1998
Half-Life
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Director:Gabe Newell
Studio:Valve
Stars:Bill van Buren, Harry S. Robins, Kelly Bailey - Full View
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Game Details
DeveloperIGDB
Valve
PublisherIGDB
Valve
Studio
Valve
GenresIGDB
Shooter, Adventure, Puzzle
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2
Release DateIGDB
November 19, 1998
Metacritic ScoreMetacritic
96
Game Engine
GoldSrc
StoryIGDB

Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.

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Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

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Crew & Contributors 4
Karl Deckard
Karl Deckard
Art • Production Designer
Kelly Bailey
Kelly Bailey
Audio & Music • Composer
Gabe Newell
Gabe Newell
Direction • Game Director
Randy Pitchford
Randy Pitchford
Direction • Game Director

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Data aggregated from 4 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Steam, Metacritic
Last updated: 11.09.2026
Time to Beat
Main Story7h
Main + Extras12h
Completionist19h

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Language Support
Language
AudioSubUI
English
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French
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Spanish (Spain)
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Chinese (Simplified)
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Chinese (Traditional)
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Italian
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German
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Korean
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Spanish - Spain
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Simplified Chinese
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Traditional Chinese
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Content Rating
Violence
Animated Blood
Animated Violence
Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
Language
USK 16
CLASS_IND 18
ACB MA 15+
PEGI 16
GRAC 19+
ESRB M
ESRB Mature
AGCOM: 16
ClassInd: 14
IGRS: 18
USK (DE): 16
USK: 16
Game Features
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Full controller support
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Keyboard Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing
System Requirements
Minimum
Other: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
Available On
Steam$9.99US
Official Website
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Data aggregated from 4 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Steam, Metacritic
Last updated: 11.09.2026