Shooter · 2008
Left 4 Dead
In short: Left 4 Dead is a Shooter game by Valve Software, released in 2008 on PC and Xbox. It takes about 32 hours to beat. Critics rate it 89/100.
Left 4 Dead is set in a zombie apocalypse situation. You play as one of four different characters - Louis, Zoe, Bill or Francis - and try to go to safety zones at each of the levels or leaving the infected areas. The main story follows four protagonists in their attempts to escape the hordes of zombies and other…
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Key facts
- Released
- 17 November 2008
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 32 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Co-op
- Platforms
- PC · Xbox
- Studio
- Valve Software, Turtle Rock Studios
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Valve
- Critics
- Metacritic 89
- Steam reviews
- 96% positive (61,894 reviews)
Where to buy
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Why play it
- Metacritic 89 — critics loved it
- A 2008 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Left 4 Dead?
Expect about 32 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Left 4 Dead with friends?
Yes: Left 4 Dead can be played solo and in co-op.
What platforms is Left 4 Dead on?
Left 4 Dead is available on PC and Xbox.
Is Left 4 Dead a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 89. On Steam, 96% positive (61,894 reviews).
What games are like Left 4 Dead?
In the same spirit: Left 4 Dead 2, Back 4 Blood and Hellbreach: Vegas.











