Overview
Counter-Strike comes from Valve and is published by Valve. It arrived on Steam on Nov 1, 2000, and it sits naturally among Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Stereo Sound. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.
Players and reviews
Counter-Strike's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 8,296 players at 21 September 2026 - 21:36:55 UTC, with a tracked peak near 65,188. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 97% positive across 260,875 reviews.
Language and system requirements
Counter-Strike is available in 8 languages including:
4 regional rating boards including usk, dejus, steam germany, and igrs
| Platform | Type | OS | Processor | Memory | Graphics | Storage |
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| Windows | Minimum | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| macOS | Minimum | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Linux | Minimum | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Sales, recommendations, and streams
Counter-Strike has sold up to 13,100,000 units and has 169,831 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $80,200,000. On Twitch, 295 streamers are live with around 25,661 total watchers.