Half-Life
Buy on sale
Well received, but it has been much cheaper — wait for a discount.
96% positive · $9.99
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Comparison
Half-Life vs Half-Life 2
Two games on the same measured evidence: the rule-based verdict, the Steam rating, today's price and how recently each was updated.
Half-Life 2
Buy on sale
Well received, but it has been much cheaper — wait for a discount.
97% positive · $9.99
See the full verdict for Half-Life 2 →How they compare
Half-Life 2 is ahead on 1 of the 4 points we could measure.
- VerdictBoth have the same standing in the verdict.
- Steam ratingTheir Steam ratings are within 2 points of each other.
- Price todayThey cost the same right now.
- Last updateHalf-Life 2 was updated 294 days more recently.
Side by side
| Half-Life | Half-Life 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy on sale | Buy on sale |
| Steam rating | 96% positive · 118,281 reviews | 97% positive · 204,454 reviews |
| Price today | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Lowest recorded | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Price verdict | Wait for a sale | Wait for a sale |
| Last update | 754 days ago | 460 days ago |
| Genre | FPS, Sci-Fi, Story Rich | FPS, Sci-Fi, Story Rich |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Modes | Single-player, PvP | Single-player |
| Developer | Valve | Valve |
| Released | Nov 19, 1998 | Nov 16, 2004 |
This compares measured facts only. It is not a recommendation: the right game depends on what you like to play. Open each verdict for the evidence behind it.