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Counter-Strike vs Counter-Strike 2
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.
Counter-StrikePlay 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.
Counter-Strike 2For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
| Counter-Strike | Counter-Strike 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 88/100 | — |
| Steam reviews | 169,328 | 5,219,868 |
| Price now | $9.99 | Free to play |
| Historic low | $9.99 — that's now | — |
| Peak players | 11,921 | 1,243,197 |
| Playing now | 5,864 | 552,355 |
| Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Genres | Action | Action, Free To Play |
| Developer | Valve | Valve |
| Publisher | Valve | Valve |
| Languages | 7 | 28 |
| DLC | — | 1 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
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