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Counter-Strike: Source - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Counter-Strike: Source

ValveReleased November 1, 2004
GameValio recommendation62Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Fan favorite (135,964 reviews)
  • Has been cheaper before
  • Smaller community
Why “Maybe”
62out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 62 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value39/100
  • $4.89: very accessible price
  • 51% off: solid discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $4.89Lowest recorded $1.99Full price $9.99
Quality94/100
  • 96% positive (135,964 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • Metacritic 88/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 135,964 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 96% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 131kNegative 5k
Popularity42/100
  • Players down 25% in recent days
  • 2,541 concurrent players: solid base
  • 135,964 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 3kPeak in period 4k

Game details

Developers
Valve
Publishers
Valve
Release date
November 1, 2004
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Achievements
147
Steam recs
135,522
Supported languages
12 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Italian · Japanese · Korean · Spanish - Spain · Russian · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · Thai · Turkish

Categories
Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements +11See the list

Multi-player · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Camera Comfort · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Stereo Sound · Subtitle Options · Surround Sound · Steam Cloud · Valve Anti-Cheat enabled · Stats · Includes Source SDK · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Counter-Strike: Source worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Counter-Strike: Source cheapest?

The best current deal for Counter-Strike: Source is on Kinguin for $4.89.

That's a 51% discount.

What type of game is Counter-Strike: Source?

Counter-Strike: Source is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Counter-Strike: Source available on?

Counter-Strike: Source is available on: Linux, Windows.

When was Counter-Strike: Source released?

Counter-Strike: Source was released on November 1, 2004.

How many people are playing Counter-Strike: Source?

According to recent data, Counter-Strike: Source has approximately 2,541 concurrent players 14 hours ago.

Is Counter-Strike: Source on sale right now?

Counter-Strike: Source is currently 51% off on Kinguin for $4.89.

Who made Counter-Strike: Source?

Developed by: Valve

Published by: Valve

What are the best deals for Counter-Strike: Source?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Counter-Strike: Source across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $4.89 (-51%)
  • Steam: $9.99
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