- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action
- RELEASED
- 1998
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Valve
Buy Half-Life Steam key
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.
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BEST PRICE TODAY
$9.75
at Kinguin · Steam gift · 2% off RRP
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Licences issued directly by the publisher or an authorised retailer. These cannot be revoked.
| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | CHEAPEST $9.99 | Buy Half-Life at Steam |
Compare prices in keyshops
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. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $0.24 against the best official price.
| Store | Key type | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | CHEAPEST $9.75 | Buy Half-Life at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | $9.75 | Buy Half-Life at Kinguin |
Gift delivery is not the same as redeeming a product key.
Do not use a VPN to bypass activation restrictions; the account country may still be checked.
About Half-Life
Half-Life was developed by Valve. The release date was November 18, 1998. The genre is characterised as Action. Half-Life includes some weapons-based violence throughout the game.
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.
Half-Life 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 Half-Life 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 |
|---|---|
| Standard | $9.99 |
| Commercial License | $9.99 |
Half-Life DLC and expansions
Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.
Where to buy Half-Life cheap
Half-Life launched at $9.99 in 1998. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $9.75 at Kinguin, which is 2% off the recommended price.
On that same baseline, official stores start at $9.99, so the keyshop route saves $0.24 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
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.
Half-Life — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Half-Life?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $9.75 at Kinguin — 2% off the $9.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download Half-Life after the purchase?
- Half-Life 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 Half-Life from a keyshop or an official store?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $0.24 cheaper: $9.75 at Kinguin against $9.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is Half-Life Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Half-Life yet.
- Can I play Half-Life on Mac?
- Yes, Half-Life has a native macOS build.
- Is Half-Life Linux compatible?
- Yes — Half-Life runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
