Half-Life 2 Build 16431800

Half-Life 2 drops you into a world shattered by the Seven Hour War. Humanity has fallen under the rule of a mysterious alien regime, and Earth’s resources are all but exhausted. Once again you step into the shoes of theoretical physicist Gordon Freeman, wielding his iconic crowbar as he fights to reverse the damage unleashed at Black Mesa and protect the few allies still standing.

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This landmark first-person shooter raised the bar for game design with its richly detailed environments, groundbreaking physics system and intense, varied combat encounters. Every explosion, collapsing structure and improvised weapon feels alive, pulling you deeper into a desperate struggle for survival.

Beyond the main campaign, you’ll find Episodes One and Two included-full-length continuations of the story that pick up right where Half-Life 2 ends. Simply select the next episode from the game menu and watch as each chapter seamlessly carries you forward in Gordon’s fight against the Combine.

For fast-paced multiplayer mayhem, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch throws gravity-defying physics into every gunfight-go it alone or join forces in Combine vs. Resistance team battles. And with Steam Workshop support, you can download or create new campaigns, swap out weapons, tweak enemy behavior and customize the experience however you like. Half-Life 2 is available for download now.