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Counter-Strike

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

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November 1, 2000
25 years and 279 days ago
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Overwhelmingly Positive260,998 reviews97.4%

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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Valve is a major platform holder and corporate-scale publisher.
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Valve is a major platform holder and corporate-scale publisher.
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Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.