Half-Life 2 — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 96 · Steam 98%)
- The price is above its low (was €1.54), but within a reasonable range. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
Gordon Freeman wakes from stasis in the dystopian, alien-occupied City 17 and leads a human resistance alongside ally Alyx Vance. A landmark FPS celebrated for its advanced physics, deeply immersive world and memorable tools like the gravity gun.
Did you know?
Half-Life 2 launched in 2004 alongside Valve's Steam platform, which was controversial at the time because mandatory online activation was a novelty.
Best price today
€1.95
all-time low: official €1.95 · keyshop €1.54 (+27%)
The cheapest Half-Life 2 key right now costs €1.95 at Steam — the best of 4 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €1.54.
The average low over the past 5 months was €3.47.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
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These are not ordinary keys. A gift is usually region-locked and arrives through someone else's account — if the region does not match, the game will not activate. An account means you get someone else's login: the game never becomes yours, and it breaks Steam's rules. A DLC or a bundle is not the base game. That is why none of them count towards the price at the top of the page.
Half-Life 2 prices by store 3
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Official store | €1.95 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €18.40 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €69.11 |
Lowest — official stores
€1.95
Oct 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€1.54
Sept 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.95 | €17.82 |
| Sept 2026 | €9.75 | €1.54 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.75 | €1.69 |
| Jul 2026 | €9.75 | €2.40 |
| Jun 2026 | €9.75 | — |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Steam, Driffle, Kinguin
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All-time low so far: €1.54
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, Vista, XP |
| Processor | 1.7 Ghz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) |
| Storage | 6500 MB available space |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Can Half-Life 2 be played single-player?
Yes, Half-Life 2 is a single-player game.
Does Half-Life 2 support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, Half-Life 2 has full controller support.
What languages does Half-Life 2 support?
Half-Life 2 is available in: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese and 19 more.
Can Half-Life 2 be played co-op via Remote Play Together?
Yes — Steam Remote Play Together lets you invite friends to play local modes online without them owning the game.
Does Half-Life 2 use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Half-Life 2 uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Half-Life 2 key?
The cheapest Half-Life 2 key is currently sold by Steam for €1.95. That is the best of 4 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.54.
How much does Half-Life 2 cost?
Half-Life 2 currently costs from €1.95 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track.
Is Steam an official store or a keyshop?
Steam is an official store — keys come directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.