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Counter-Strike vs Counter-Strike: Source
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: SourceCounter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
| Counter-Strike | Counter-Strike: Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| Steam reviews | 169,328 | 135,089 |
| Price now | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Historic low | $9.99 — that's now | $9.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 11,921 | 3,803 |
| Playing now | 5,864 | 1,738 |
| Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Developer | Valve | Valve |
| Publisher | Valve | Valve |
| Languages | 7 | 12 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
A dash means we don't have that number, not that it's zero.