What is the cheapest place to buy Half-Life 2: Episode One?

CJS CD Keys at $12.63 — the lowest of the 2 stores we compare for your region. CJS CD Keys is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. No official store we track sells it in your region right now. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is Half-Life 2: Episode One free?

No — Half-Life 2: Episode One is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $12.63.

Has Half-Life 2: Episode One ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked since September 2026 is $12.61. It is $12.63 today.

Is Half-Life 2: Episode One Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates Half-Life 2: Episode One Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play Half-Life 2: Episode One on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Half-Life 2: Episode One. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Half-Life 2: Episode One multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Half-Life 2: Episode One as single-player only.

Is Half-Life 2: Episode One on PC Game Pass?

No — Half-Life 2: Episode One is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $12.63.

Half-Life 2: Episode One

Name: Half-Life 2: Episode One
Brand: Valve
Availability: InStock

Valve · June 1, 2006 · FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Story Rich

Buy the Half-Life 2: Episode One key for Steam from CJS CD Keys at $12.63 — the cheapest of 2 stores we compare.

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Overwhelmingly Positive96% · 31,29387Metacritic7playing now

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Cheapest Half-Life 2: Episode One keys — keyshops

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CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$12.63

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Eneba

Standard Edition · Steam

$28.01

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Half-Life 2: Episode One price by region

Half-Life 2: Episode One costs £9.44 in the United Kingdom, $12.63 in the United States, $12.63 in Georgia (USD) and €25.00 in Europe (EUR) right now.

Cheapest Half-Life 2: Episode One offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£9.44	—	£9.44	1
United Statesyour region	$12.63	—	$12.63	2
Georgia (USD)	$12.63	—	$12.63	2
Europe (EUR)	€25.00	—	€25.00	1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About Half-Life 2: Episode One

✦ AI summary

Episode One continues the story after Half-Life 2's climactic events, following Alyx and the G-Man as you uncover what comes next for City 17 and beyond. The package includes the acclaimed single-player campaign plus two competitive multiplayer modes for intense tactical combat.

Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.

Half-Life 2: Episode One — game info

Platforms: Windows, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Single-player
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Half-Life 2: Episode One price history

Half-Life 2: Episode One is $12.63 at CJS CD Keys right now, compared across 2 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $12.61.

2026-09-26low $12.61 · now $12.63

Great time to buy — It's at (or within 3% of) its lowest tracked price.

Across the 36 days in this chart, the cheapest offer has ranged from $12.61 to $28.50 (median $28.02) — 56% between the two. It has been within 5% of that low on 3 of those days (8%).

Low on this chart: $12.61
Tracked high: $28.50
Typical (median): $28.02
Days near the low: 8%

Half-Life 2: Episode One price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
3 Nov 2026	$12.63 ▲	CJS CD Keys
1 Nov 2026	$12.62 ▼	CJS CD Keys
31 Oct 2026	$27.97 ▲	Eneba
30 Oct 2026	$27.89 ▲	Eneba
29 Oct 2026	$27.84 ▲	Eneba
28 Oct 2026	$27.82 ▼	Eneba
27 Oct 2026	$27.88 ▼	Eneba
25 Oct 2026	$28.01 ▲	Eneba
24 Oct 2026	$28.00 ▼	Eneba
23 Oct 2026	$28.01 ▼	Eneba
22 Oct 2026	$28.06 ▼	Eneba
21 Oct 2026	$28.08 ▲	Eneba

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Half-Life 2: Episode One — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Half-Life 2: Episode One?: CJS CD Keys at $12.63 — the lowest of the 2 stores we compare for your region. CJS CD Keys is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. No official store we track sells it in your region right now. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Half-Life 2: Episode One free?: No — Half-Life 2: Episode One is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $12.63.
Has Half-Life 2: Episode One ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since September 2026 is $12.61. It is $12.63 today.
Is Half-Life 2: Episode One worth buying now?: Great time to buy. It's at (or within 3% of) its lowest tracked price.
Is Half-Life 2: Episode One Steam Deck compatible?: Mostly. Valve rates Half-Life 2: Episode One Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.
Can I play Half-Life 2: Episode One on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Half-Life 2: Episode One. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is Half-Life 2: Episode One multiplayer?: No — Steam lists Half-Life 2: Episode One as single-player only.
Is Half-Life 2: Episode One on PC Game Pass?: No — Half-Life 2: Episode One is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $12.63.

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise Episode One as a solid continuation of Half-Life 2 that maintains the original's atmosphere and delivers memorable moments, though some note it can be completed relatively quickly. The game is generally well-received for its engaging combat and story progression, with fans appreciating how it logically extends the events of the base game.

Recommended Sep 29, 2026

good

Recommended Sep 24, 2026

Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman.

Recommended Sep 19, 2026

Half-Life 2: Episode One serves as a focused, high-octane continuation that kicks off the episodic saga with a bang. Valve drastically upgraded the companion AI mechanics to create one of the most compelling duo dynamics in gaming history. Alyx feels like a genuine partner in combat, driving both the gameplay and emotional core of the adventure. While its short length, heavy reliance on dark claustrophobic corridors, and lack of brand-new weapons hold it back from matching the scale of its predecessor, its tight pacing and stellar combat loops make it a decent expansion. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4/5

Not recommended Sep 18, 2026

game ♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks

Recommended Sep 17, 2026

ok

Recommended Sep 16, 2026

Fun game, pretty easy to complete

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