Half-Life

Developer: Valve
Released: Nov 19, 1998
Steam reviews: 96% of players recommend it, from 164,673 reviews — Steam calls that “Overwhelmingly Positive”
Tags: Action

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On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Native LinuxDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

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

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

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Where to buy

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What owning this involves

Cloud saves · The store backs this game's saves up. That cover ends if your account does.From the store listing

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Features

Full controller support

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

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

AGCOM 16 · Violenza PauraThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
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 · Kekerasan Horor Interaksi DaringThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Frequent Violence or Gore · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
Half-Life includes some weapons-based violence throughout the game.The developer's note on the content, from Steam

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About this game

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

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.

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