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Battlefield 2042 vs Half-Life 2: Episode One
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Battlefield 2042Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise.
Half-Life 2: Episode OneHalf-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.
| Battlefield 2042 | Half-Life 2: Episode One | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | — | 87/100 |
| Steam reviews | 260,129 | 25,808 |
| Price now | $59.99 | — |
| Historic low | $59.99 — that's now | — |
| Peak players | 1,863 | 9 |
| Playing now | 667 | 9 |
| Released | 2021 | 2006 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, PS5, Series X|S, Xbox One | PC |
| Genres | First-person shooter | Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction, First-person shooter |
| Developer | Ripple Effect Studios | Valve |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Valve |
| Languages | 13 | 17 |
| DLC | 2 | 1 |
| Steam Deck | Unsupported | Playable |
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