- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action
- RELEASED
- 2006
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Valve
Buy Half-Life 2: Episode One Steam key
Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.
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| Shop / seller | Edition / key type | Price | Go to store |
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 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | CHEAPEST $13.16 | Buy Half-Life 2: Episode One at Kinguin |
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About Half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2: Episode One was developed by Valve. The release date was May 31, 2006. The genre is characterised as Action. Half-Life 2: Episode One includes violence throughout the game.
Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.
Half-Life 2: Episode One compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- No native build
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
Half-Life 2: Episode One 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 2: Episode One cheap
Half-Life 2: Episode One launched at $13.16 in 2006. The cheapest currently listed total is $13.16 at Kinguin, 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.
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Half-Life 2: Episode One — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Half-Life 2: Episode One?
- $13.16 at Kinguin — -0% off the $13.16 RRP.
- Where can I download Half-Life 2: Episode One after the purchase?
- Half-Life 2: Episode One 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 2: Episode One 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 2: Episode One Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Half-Life 2: Episode One yet.
- Can I play Half-Life 2: Episode One on Mac?
- No. Half-Life 2: Episode One has no native macOS build.
- Is Half-Life 2: Episode One Linux compatible?
- Yes — Half-Life 2: Episode One runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
