Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE)
- CPU
- 1.7 Ghz
- RAM
- 0.5 GB
Half-Life 2 System Requirements
- 6 GB
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
- Out 11/16/2004
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates.
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30 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE)CPU
1.7 Ghz
RAM
0.5 GB
Settings
Low
Full table (1 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | |
|---|---|
| Graphics | DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) |
| CPU | 1.7 Ghz |
| RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Settings | Low |
Storage: 6500 MB available space
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Half-Life 2 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Can you play Half-Life 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Half-Life 2 is Windows and Linux only.
FAQ
How many GB is Half-Life 2?
The PC version needs about 6 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Half-Life 2?
DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE), 1.7 Ghz, 512 MB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can you play Half-Life 2 on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Half-Life 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Half-Life 2 is Windows and Linux only.
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