Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 53 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 21 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Graphics: 31 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Servers and matchmaking: 27 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Cheating: 18 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 262k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
59% of themes are praise8% are divided33% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
53 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
This mechanic immediately raises the stakes, demanding caution, awareness, and tactical thinking.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Counter-Strike’s brilliance lies in its restraint—it focuses entirely on the essentials of combat: movement, aim, communication, and coordination.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Absolute classic, and one of the games that made me love multiplayer shooters in the first place.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While it has its issues, it'll always be fun to play, whether with friends or strangers.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
13 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
New players often face steep learning curves, as the community’s skill ceiling is extraordinarily high.
Performance
Players who bring up Performance mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Even today, booting it up feels like stepping into a time capsule of pure, unfiltered FPS joy.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay53 reviews
Combat21 reviews
Multiplayer20 reviews
Co-op16 reviews
Difficulty13 reviews
Performance12 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface80% still recommend
Players complain
Graphics97% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking85% still recommend
Cheating61% still recommend
Monetization80% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Multi-player
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Stereo Sound
- Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
5 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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