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 has 4,647 players online right now, with a tracked all-time peak near 65,188. Player reaction is 97% positive across 61,362 reviews, including 59,715 positive notes and 1,647 negative ones. The average all-time playtime sits at 566 hours.
Language and system requirements
Counter-Strike is available in 8 languages including English *, French *, German *, Italian *, Spanish - Spain *, Simplified Chinese *, Traditional Chinese *, and Korean * * languages with full audio support. Steam also lists 4 regional rating boards including usk, dejus, steam germany, and igrs. Windows minimum requirements include 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. macOS minimum requirements include OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive Space,NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection. Linux minimum requirements include Linux Ubuntu 12.04, Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 1GB Memory, nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1, 4GB Hard Drive Space, OpenAL Compatible Sound Card.
Sales, recommendations, and streams
Counter-Strike has sold up to 13,000,000 units and has 167,677 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $79,700,000. On Twitch, 292 streamers are live with around 33,856 total watchers.
