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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Garshasp: The Monster Slayer
Garshasp: The Monster SlayerBattle ancient Persian monsters in a hack‑and‑slash adventure.
Overview
Description

Counter-Strike 2 is the free-to-play successor to CS:GO, a tactical 5v5 shooter defined by precise gunplay, economy management, and deep competitive play built on the new Source 2 engine.

Garshasp: The Monster Slayer draws from ancient Persian mythology, putting you in the role of the legendary hero Garshasp as he hunts down the Deevs that stole his ancestral mace. The game blends fast‑paced melee combat with platforming and exploration across mythic landscapes. Players traverse sprawling environments, solve light puzzles, and battle a variety of mythic beasts, all while uncovering hidden secrets of Persian legend. It’s a single‑player indie action‑adventure that emphasizes skillful swordplay and atmospheric storytelling.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Fans of mythic action adventures
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Fanafzar Sharif, Dead Mage
publisher
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Just A Game, Loh Zarrin Nikan
age rating
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PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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2011-05-09
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Rich Persian mythological setting
  • Fluid melee combat system
  • Varied monster designs
  • Cross‑platform PC support
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited replayability after main story
  • Occasional performance hiccups on older hardware
  • Puzzle elements can feel simplistic
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
9
0
User rating
4.5 (4)
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What reviewers say

Counter-Strike 2 Reviews

4.5 (4)
Verified User

So much fun

Counter-Strike 2 has been my go-to lately. Pure skill-based gunplay. One gripe: steep learning curve. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Sunk way too many hours into Counter-Strike 2. Pure skill-based gunplay. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

Been playing Counter-Strike 2 with friends. Huge esports scene. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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