Counter-Strike

Competitive tactical FPS where teamwork decides objective-based rounds

Valve · Released Nov 1, 2000

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 97% of 262K
Recent reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 95% of 660 in 30 days
Playing now: 6,228; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 years ago; Dec 12, 2023

What is Counter-Strike?

A team-based multiplayer first-person shooter built around tactical missions. Players fight through round-based matches, shooting opponents and coordinating with teammates to attack sites or rescue hostages.

For you if...

+you want competitive rounds where aim and teamwork matter
+you enjoy mastering movement, precise shooting, and map knowledge

Not for you if...

−you want modern visuals and current quality-of-life features
−you prefer forgiving gunplay with an easy learning curve
−you expect automated matchmaking instead of browsing servers

What players say

97% of 261,837 reviews are positive · 95% of 660 in the last 30 days

Players praise the movement, skill-based gunplay, teamwork, and importance of map knowledge. The most common complaints concern cheating and difficulty finding clean, unmodified servers.

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Counter-Strike system requirements

As published by the developer.

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