Shooter · 2004
Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source is the third entry of the big franchise of competitive shooters. Based on a modification to the original Valve game Half-Life, Counter-Strike: Source has no plot yet fully concentrating on a competitive part of the gameplay. With two opposing teams, Counter Terrorist and Terrorist, each side has…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 November 2004
- Genre
- Shooter
- Length
- ≈ 1337 h to beat
- Game modes
- Multiplayer
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Valve Software
- Publisher
- Valve
- Critics
- Metacritic 88
- Steam reviews
- 96% positive (182,234 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 88 — critics loved it
- A 2004 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Counter-Strike: Source?
Expect about 1337 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Counter-Strike: Source with friends?
Yes: Counter-Strike: Source can be played in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is Counter-Strike: Source on?
Counter-Strike: Source is available on PC.
Is Counter-Strike: Source a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 88. On Steam, 96% positive (182,234 reviews).
What games are like Counter-Strike: Source?
In the same spirit: Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.



