Half-Life 2: Episode One

Half-Life 2: Episode One

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

Half-Life 2: Episode One is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Overwhelmingly Positive96% · 31,32287Metacritic6playing now
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Half-Life 2: Episode One costs €25.00 in Europe (EUR) and $29.01 in the United States right now.

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Europe (EUR) €25.00 €25.00 1
United Statesyour region $29.01 $29.01 1

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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.

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What Steam players say

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

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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.

Not recommended Aug 26, 2026
Good game but achievements no longer count.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 25, 2026
more of the same. still okay, i guess
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 6, 2026
Czemu nie pokazuje osiągnieć i ilość godzin w bibliotece?
Recommended Sep 5, 2026
GOOD GAME
Recommended Aug 23, 2026
good game
Recommended Aug 21, 2026
Episode 1 walked, so Episode 2 could run

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