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Left 4 Dead 2

Valve· November 16, 2009
Action
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Fan favorite (805,776 reviews)
Wait for a sale
Quality
95/100
Value
39/100
Popularity
51/100
$4.96

Where to buy

Live prices across 2 stores · Updated 8 days ago ago

Spread$5.03
Avg$7.48
Hist. Low$1.99
Best Price -50%
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$4.96$9.99

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Steam
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$9.99

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Current Price

$4.96

Hist. Low · $1.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
95/100
98% positive (805,776 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
805,776 reviews — extremely reliable sample
Value
39/100
$4.96 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Popularity
51/100
25,754 concurrent players — very healthy
749 new reviews — community buzzing
805,776 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

November 16, 2009

Developers

Valve

Publishers

Valve

Platforms

Linux, Windows

Achievements

101

Steam Recs

789,027

Official Website

www.l4d.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsCaptions availableSteam WorkshopCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudValve Anti-Cheat enabledStatsIncludes Source SDKCommentary availableRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily SharingSteam Timeline

Supported Languages · 28 languages, 5 with full audio

DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanItalianJapanese

PC Requirements

Recommended

OS *Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
ProcessorIntel core 2 duo 2.4GHz
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsVideo Card Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage13 GB available space
Sound CardDirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

98%

Overwhelmingly Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

787k

POSITIVE · 19k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

26k

PEAK (24H) · 41k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Left 4 Dead 2 worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Left 4 Dead 2 cheapest?

The best current deal for Left 4 Dead 2 is on Kinguin for $4.96.

That's a 50% discount.

What type of game is Left 4 Dead 2?

Left 4 Dead 2 is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Left 4 Dead 2 available on?

Left 4 Dead 2 is available on: Linux, Windows.

When was Left 4 Dead 2 released?

Left 4 Dead 2 was released on November 16, 2009.

How many people are playing Left 4 Dead 2?

According to recent data, Left 4 Dead 2 has approximately 25,754 concurrent players 23 hours ago.

Is Left 4 Dead 2 on sale right now?

Left 4 Dead 2 is currently 50% off on Kinguin for $4.96.

Who made Left 4 Dead 2?

Developed by: Valve

Published by: Valve

What are the best deals for Left 4 Dead 2?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Left 4 Dead 2 across different stores:

  • Steam: $9.99
  • Kinguin: $4.96 (-50%)
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