
Counter-Strike— Genres, rating & game data
Counter-Strike franchise started in back in 2000. Originated as a mod for Half-Life, the developers were signed by Valve Corporation thus beginning the franchise that exists to this very day. Having no particular plot or story at all, Counter-Strike was a competitive game mostly used as PvP. With
Counter-Strike is a shooter game developed by Valve Software, 2000. It stands out for competitive gameplay and melee combat. Available in multiplayer and pvp mode. With an iRank Score of 86/100, it ranks as an exceptional title in our catalog.
About Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike franchise started in back in 2000. Originated as a mod for Half-Life, the developers were signed by Valve Corporation thus beginning the franchise that exists to this very day.
Having no particular plot or story at all, Counter-Strike was a competitive game mostly used as PvP. With new physics and a large amount of weaponry, you can choose between two fractions - Counter-Terrorists and Terrorists. Each team had their signature weapon (CTs had M16 while T had AK-47, for example), the main goal of every round was to kill the opposite team or fulfil a task. In case there is a bomb plant - detonate or prevent, hostages - rescue or prevent from it or assassination. One player from the team is chosen as a VIP person that must be protected, and the goal of the opposite team is to kill this VIP. By winning every round, you received a good payment, by loosing - much lesser one. You can spend cash on buying equipment and weapon. Counter-Strike franchise is still loved to this day, and even such old shooters live to this day.
iRank Score
86/100 ↗Rating
👍 82%
2K votes
Type
Shooter, FPS
Released
2000
Updated July 2026
Developer
Valve Software
Publisher: Valve
Avg. playtime
~3h
Platforms
PC, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux
Official trailer for Counter-Strike
Screenshots of Counter-Strike





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