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Half-Life: Opposing Force - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Half-Life: Opposing Force

Gearbox SoftwareReleased November 1, 1999
GameValio recommendation54Maybe

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

  • Well received (25,632 reviews)
  • Has been cheaper before
  • Few players
Why “Maybe”
54out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 54 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
  • $3.04: very accessible price
  • 39% off: decent discount

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

Price history
Now $3.04Lowest recorded $0.99Full price $4.99
Quality77/100
  • 96% positive (25,632 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • 25,632 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 96% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 24kNegative 1k
Popularity36/100
  • Players down 36% in recent days
  • 75 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 25,632 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 75Peak in period 196

Game details

Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
Valve
Release date
November 1, 1999
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
24,331
Supported languages
4 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Korean

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Custom Volume Controls +5See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Valve Anti-Cheat enabled · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Half-Life: Opposing Force 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 Half-Life: Opposing Force cheapest?

The best current deal for Half-Life: Opposing Force is on Kinguin for $3.04.

That's a 39% discount.

What type of game is Half-Life: Opposing Force?

Half-Life: Opposing Force is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Half-Life: Opposing Force available on?

Half-Life: Opposing Force is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Half-Life: Opposing Force released?

Half-Life: Opposing Force was released on November 1, 1999.

How many people are playing Half-Life: Opposing Force?

According to recent data, Half-Life: Opposing Force has approximately 75 concurrent players 6 hours ago.

Is Half-Life: Opposing Force on sale right now?

Half-Life: Opposing Force is currently 39% off on Kinguin for $3.04.

Who made Half-Life: Opposing Force?

Developed by: Gearbox Software

Published by: Valve

What are the best deals for Half-Life: Opposing Force?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Half-Life: Opposing Force across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $3.04 (-39%)
  • Steam: $4.99
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