Half-Life 2

Half-Life 2

Developer: ValvePublisher: ValveReleased: Nov 16, 2004
Reviews
279,103
Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive
98%
272,390 positive
Playing Now
1,087
concurrent
Peak 24h
1,087
players

How it compares

Puzzle

Against the 66 tracked Puzzle games

Estimated revenueTop quarter

Outearns 85% of them.

Review count92th percentile
Median
$470.2K
5,691 reviews
Top 10% start at
$29.06M
This game
$12.92M
279,103 reviews

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About

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Historical Trends

Last 10 days

Total Reviews
279,212
Change
+0.5%
279,212278,538.5277,865
Aug 15Sep 1Sep 12

Revenue Estimates

Gross Revenue
$12.92M
Net Revenue
$9.19M
After 30% Steam cut
Estimated Sales
2.47M units
~9x review multiplier
High confidence

Based on 279,103 reviews. Large sample size provides reliable estimates.

ℹ️ No verified data

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These are estimates only. Actual sales and revenue may differ significantly.
Last Updated
Sep 9, 2026