Steam reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

98% of 272,260 reviews

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Generally favorable

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HALF-LIFE 2

Half-Life 2 has 987 concurrent players on Steam right now. Its 24 hour peak is 1,186 and its all-time peak is 1,429. Data refreshes every 5 minutes from the official Steam Web API.

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Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Niche but breathing. Best chance to find others at peak hours.
Currently at 69% of the all-time peak of 1,429 players.
Last updated 11 months ago: July 23, 2025 Update.

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987

24h peak

1,186

24h change

▼ 16.8%

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987

24h peak

1.19K

All-time

1.43K

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