Half-Life 2
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 14 hours
- Languages
- 19 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
Google Play lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
Linux requirements have not been published. Check the game’s store listing for supported systems.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or higher |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, Intel HD 3000 or higher |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.7 Ghz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) |
| Storage | 6500 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Plays on PlayStation 3. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on Xbox. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on Xbox 360. Detailed requirements are not published.
Price by country
Cheapest in India, at ₹509 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Lowest | Steam | ₹509 | $5.36 | ₹509 |
| Mexico | Steam | MXN 129.99 | $7.02 | MXN 129.99 |
| Singapore | Steam | SGD 10.49 | $8.21 | SGD 10.49 |
| South Korea | Steam | ₩11,000 | $8.28 | ₩11,000 |
| Japan | Steam | ¥1,400 | $8.85 | ¥1,400 |
| Canada | Steam | CAD 12.49 | $8.89 | CAD 12.49 |
| New Zealand | Steam | NZD 15.99 | $9.08 | NZD 15.99 |
| Australia | Steam | AUD 14.15 | $9.88 | AUD 14.15 |
| United States | Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Poland | Steam | PLN 40.49 | $10.38 | PLN 40.49 |
| Germany | Steam | €9.69 | $10.87 | €9.69 |
| France | Steam | €9.69 | $10.87 | €9.69 |
| Italy | Steam | €9.69 | $10.87 | €9.69 |
| Spain | Steam | €9.69 | $10.87 | €9.69 |
| Netherlands | Steam | €9.69 | $10.87 | €9.69 |
| Sweden | Steam | €9.69 | $10.87 | €9.69 |
| Denmark | Steam | €9.69 | $10.87 | €9.69 |
| United Kingdom | Steam | £8.19 | $10.93 | £8.19 |
| Norway | Steam | NOK 105 | $11.19 | NOK 105 |
| Switzerland | Steam | CHF 9.99 | $12.13 | CHF 9.99 |
| United Arab Emirates | Steam | AED 34.49 | $126.65 | AED 34.49 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Half-Life 2 alone?
Yes, Half-Life 2 has a single-player mode.
Is Half-Life 2 multiplayer?
No. Half-Life 2 is listed as single player only.
How long is Half-Life 2?
Half-Life 2 takes about 14 hours at a normal pace, 9 hours if you rush, 20 hours to complete everything, based on 25 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Half-Life 2 support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian and 7 more.
Subtitles: English, Ukrainian.
Can my PC run Half-Life 2?
The minimum is 1.7 Ghz, 512 MB RAM and DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE).
What platforms is Half-Life 2 on?
Android, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360.
Where is Half-Life 2 cheapest?
In India, at ₹509 on Steam, as last checked.