Counter-Strike

Developer: Valve
Released: Nov 1, 2000
Steam reviews: 97% of players recommend it, from 262,129 reviews — Steam calls that “Overwhelmingly Positive”
Tags: Action

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On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Native LinuxDeck PlayableSteam Machine: PlayableSteamOS Compatible

Ships a native Linux build on Steam — no Proton needed. Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck. VAC supports Linux.

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Where to buy

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What owning this involves

No cloud saves · The store does not back this game's saves up — they live on the machine you play on.From the store listing

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Features

Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Keyboard Only Option
Stereo Sound
Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French · full audio
German · full audio
Italian · full audio
Spanish - Spain · full audio
Simplified Chinese · full audio
Traditional Chinese · full audio
Korean · full audio

Steam lists 8 languages, 8 with full audio.

Age rating & content

USK 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 14 · ViolênciaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Interaksi Daring KekerasanThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Frequent Violence or Gore · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
Includes intense violence and blood.The developer's note on the content, from Steam

Tags players gave it on Steam (via SteamSpy)

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

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.

System requirements

As Steam lists them.

Windows

Minimum

500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

macOS

Minimum

OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive Space,NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

SteamOS + Linux

Minimum

Linux Ubuntu 12.04, Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 1GB Memory, nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1, 4GB Hard Drive Space, OpenAL Compatible Sound Card