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Counter-Strike

A Shooter game by Valve, released in 2000

70/100🟡Healthy🥇Proton GoldLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

Multiplayer

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Counter-Strike Download Size

The official download size for Counter-Strike is 0.09375 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.01 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

0.09375GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.01USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

0 mins

Is Counter-Strike Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟡Healthy
6.8KPlayers Online

There are currently 6,832 people playing Counter-Strike, placing it in the top 5% of active games. The community is alive and well.

Current Activity24h Peak: 8.2K
Estimated Match Wait: Standard (1-2 min)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Counter-Strike save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\CounterStrike\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/CounterStrike/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/CounterStrike/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Counter-Strike Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Counter-Strike, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 74 user configs ↗

Can I Run Counter-Strike?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

Counter-Strike has modest requirements. Most gaming PCs from the last 5 years should handle it.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
    Download Size
    0.09375 GBSmall

    Is Counter-Strike Good?

    Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

    70
    Rated 70 out of 100
    Mixed Reviews2 Verified Reviews

    The Verdict

    Based on 2 critic reviews, opinion on Counter-Strike is divided. While it offers some unique shooter mechanics, the score of 70 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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