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- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action
- RELEASED
- 1998
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Valve
Buy Half-Life Steam key
Valve96% positive · 163,570 reviews
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.
BEST PRICE TODAY
$9.99
at Steam · Direct license · -0% 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 |
1 OFFICIAL PRICESISSUED BY THE PUBLISHER OR AN AUTHORISED RETAILER
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.
| Shop / seller | Edition / key type | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam gift | CHEAPEST $21.28 | Buy Half-Life at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | $49.12 | Buy Half-Life at Kinguin |
2 KEYSHOP LISTINGSPRICES AS LISTED BY THE MARKETPLACE
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
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
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. The cheapest currently listed total is $9.99 at Steam, which is -0% off 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.
Half-Life — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Half-Life?
- $9.99 at Steam — -0% off the $9.99 RRP.
- 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?
- The official stores currently match or beat every keyshop listing, so there is no reason to take on resale risk for this title.
- 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.
