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Half-Life vs Half-Life: Opposing Force

Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.

Half-Life wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Half-Life: Opposing Force is $1.40 cheaper.

Metric by metric

The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.

MetricHalf-LifeHalf-Life: Opposing Force
GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe6354
Quality9877
Value3939
Popularity4136
Current Best Price (USD)$4.44$3.04
Steam Review Score96.6% positive95.5% positive
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)67597

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Side by side over time

Half-LifeHalf-Life: Opposing Force

Price historyfeeds Value
Concurrent playersfeeds Popularity
Positive reviewsfeeds Quality

Details and requirements

ItemHalf-LifeHalf-Life: Opposing Force
Release dateNovember 19, 1998November 1, 1999
DevelopersValveGearbox Software
PublishersValveValve
PlatformsLinux, Windows, MacOsLinux, Windows, MacOs

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Half-Life or Half-Life: Opposing Force?

Half-Life won the comparison against Half-Life: Opposing Force based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Half-Life worth buying over Half-Life: Opposing Force?

Based on the metrics, Half-Life won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC