Black Mesa
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Split-screen
- Not listed
- Time to beat
- About 11 hours
- Languages
- 23 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 14.0 or Greater | Ubuntu 14.0 or Greater |
| Processor | 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater | 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater | 3 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows® 10 or Newer | Windows® 10 or Newer |
| Processor | 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater | 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater | 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 20 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $19.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Black Mesa alone?
Yes, Black Mesa has a single-player mode.
Is Black Mesa multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
Does Black Mesa have split-screen?
No local split-screen mode is listed for Black Mesa.
How long is Black Mesa?
Black Mesa takes about 11 hours at a normal pace, 10 hours if you rush, 60 hours to complete everything, based on 4 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Black Mesa support?
Audio: English.
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 11 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 11 more.
Can my PC run Black Mesa?
The minimum is 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater, 6 GB RAM and 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater.
What platforms is Black Mesa on?
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows).
Where is Black Mesa cheapest?
In United States, at $19.99 on Steam, as last checked.