- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action
- RELEASED
- 2000
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Valve
Buy Counter-Strike Steam key
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.
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$9.99
at Steam · Direct license · equal to RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | CHEAPEST $9.99 | Buy Counter-Strike at Steam |
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Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page.
About Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike was developed by Valve. The release date was October 31, 2000. The genre is characterised as Action. Includes intense violence and blood.
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.
Counter-Strike compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- Native build
PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
Minimum: 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
RECOMMENDED
Steam has not published separate recommended PC requirements for this listing.
Source: Steam store page
Compare Counter-Strike editions
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| : Condition Zero | $9.99 |
| Commercial License | $9.99 |
Where to buy Counter-Strike cheap
Counter-Strike launched at $9.99 in 2000. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $9.99 at Steam, which is equal to the recommended price.
Official stores currently match every keyshop listing on this title, which happens more often than people expect on lower-priced games, where a marketplace has very little margin left to give away.
Feed update times differ by store. Confirm the current price, product type and activation region on the store page before completing the purchase. Our comparison methodology explains matching, ranking and checkout-fee limitations.
Counter-Strike — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Counter-Strike?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $9.99 at Steam — equal to the $9.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download Counter-Strike after the purchase?
- Counter-Strike activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Counter-Strike from a keyshop or an official store?
- The official stores currently match or beat every keyshop listing, so there is no reason to take on resale risk for this title.
- Is Counter-Strike Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Counter-Strike yet.
- Can I play Counter-Strike on Mac?
- Yes, Counter-Strike has a native macOS build.
- Is Counter-Strike Linux compatible?
- Yes — Counter-Strike runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
