- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action
- RELEASED
- 2004
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Valve
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Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
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BEST PRICE TODAY
$9.99
at Steam · Direct license · equal to RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
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 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | CHEAPEST $9.99 | Buy Counter-Strike: Source 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.
| Store | Key type | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | CHEAPEST $11.17 | Buy Counter-Strike: Source at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | $12.36 | Buy Counter-Strike: Source at Kinguin |
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About Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source was developed by Valve. The release date was October 31, 2004. The genre is characterised as Action. Includes intense violence and blood.
THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF THE WORLD'S # 1 ONLINE ACTION GAME Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology. Featuring state of the art graphics, all new sounds, and introducing physics, Counter-Strike: Source is a must-have for every action gamer.
Counter-Strike: Source compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- No 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: 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection Recommended: Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better), 1GB RAM, DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
RECOMMENDED
Steam has not published separate recommended PC requirements for this listing.
Source: Steam store page
Where to buy Counter-Strike: Source cheap
Counter-Strike: Source launched at $9.99 in 2004. 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: Source — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Counter-Strike: Source?
- 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: Source after the purchase?
- Counter-Strike: Source 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: Source 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: Source Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Counter-Strike: Source yet.
- Can I play Counter-Strike: Source on Mac?
- No. Counter-Strike: Source has no native macOS build.
- Is Counter-Strike: Source Linux compatible?
- Yes — Counter-Strike: Source runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
