Half-Life
Half-Life: multiplayer, on Linux, PC and Mac, came out 19 November 1998.
Want to play Half-Life with friends?
Pick a night together in Lobbli: everyone marks when they are free, and you see which evening works.
Playing it together
Old-school deathmatch that still has active players online.
Pros
- Deathmatch still has active players online
- Good pick for friends who like old-school PvP shooters
Lobbli's AI summary of 5 Steam reviews about playing together, November 2026. It can get things wrong.Read them on Steam
Quick answers
From its Steam page: online play.
Is Half-Life co-op?
Half-Life has multiplayer, but no co-op mode is listed for it.
How many players?
The catalogue does not list a player count yet.
Split screen?
No split screen mode is listed for it.
When did it come out?
19 November 1998.
Which platforms?
Linux, PC and Mac.
Can you play it online?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
What kind of game is it?
Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
Who makes it?
Valve
About Half-Life
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.