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What Games Do You Need to Play Counter-Strike? (None—It's Standalone)

Counter-Strike is a standalone game.** You don't need any other title.

Current Versions (2024)

  • Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) – Free on Steam (replaced CS:GO Sept 2023). Requires Steam account, ~60 GB, Windows 10/11 or Linux.
  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) – No longer officially available; upgraded to CS2 automatically in library.

Legacy Versions (Historical)

VersionBase RequiredStatus
CS 1.6 (2003)Half-Life (GoldSrc)Standalone on Steam now
CS: Condition ZeroHalf-LifeStandalone on Steam
CS: SourceSource SDK BaseStandalone on Steam

Just Want to Play?

  1. Install Steam.
  2. Search "Counter-Strike 2" → Install (Free).
  3. Complete "Premier" calibration matches for ranked.

No other purchases, subscriptions, or base games needed.

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