• Release Date November 1, 2004
  • Platforms PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux
  • Genre Shooter
  • Developer Valve Software
  • Metacritic 88 / 100

Counter-Strike: Source is a shooter game developed by Valve Software. It is available on PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux and was released on November 1, 2004.

Full Specifications

Overview 5
Release Date November 1, 2004
Availability Released
Age Rating Mature
Developer Valve Software
Publisher Valve
Gameplay 4
Genre Shooter
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer
Perspective First-person
Average Playtime 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing 2
Platforms PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux
Available On Steam
PC Requirements 1
Minimum Requirements 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection Recommended: Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better), 1GB RAM, DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Critic & Community Scores 2
Metacritic 88 / 100
Community Rating 3.8 / 5 (1,529 ratings)

Editor Verdict

5.0/10
  • Graphics 5.0
  • Gameplay 5.0
  • Story 5.0
  • Sound 5.0
  • Value for Money 5.0

Counter-Strike: Source Latest Updates

  1. Valve plans to release their next VR headset in September 2025.
  2. SteamOS is now available on other handheld devices with a beta version set for April 2025.
  3. Counter-Strike: Source launched, followed by Counter-Strike 2 in September 2023.
  4. CS:GO ranked as one of the top games of the past two decades with a Metacritic score of 88.
  5. The game introduced Danger Zone Battle Royale mode on December 7, 2018.

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Counter-Strike: Source FAQs

What platform can play Counter-Strike: Source?
Counter-Strike: Source is playable on PC, Apple Macintosh, and Linux platforms.
When was the game released?
The game was released on November 1, 2004.
Is it a multiplayer or single-player game?
It supports both single-player and multiplayer modes.
What is the minimum system requirement for playing Counter-Strike: Source?
Requires 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Supports SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP.
What is the game's rating from Esrb?
The game has a Mature rating due to its content.

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