Overview
Half-Life comes from Valve and is published by Valve. It arrived on Steam on Nov 19, 1998, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Full controller support, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty. 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
Half-Life's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 698 players at 13 September 2026 - 03:47:30 UTC, with a tracked peak near 33,467. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 96% positive across 163,486 reviews.
Language and system requirements
Half-Life is available in 8 languages including:
5 regional rating boards including agcom, usk, dejus, steam germany, and igrs
| Platform | Type | OS | Processor | Memory | Graphics | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Half-Life has sold up to 6,800,000 units and has 117,228 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $38,500,000. On Twitch, 2 streamers are live with around 21 total watchers.