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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Orcs Must Die! 2
Orcs Must Die! 2Defend the rifts with traps, spells, and co‑op mayhem.
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.

Orcs Must Die! 2 thrusts players and their friends back into battle against a terrifying mob of orcs and other monsters. With a redesigned spellbook and a massive upgrade system, you can craft a deadly arsenal of defenses to scorch, grind, toss, or dismember the enemy. Set days after the original, the War Mage teams up with the Sorceress to face the endless orc horde, offering both single‑player and cooperative multiplayer experiences on PC.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Action‑strategy and co‑op gamers
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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Robot Entertainment
publisher
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Robot Entertainment
age rating
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PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
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82/100
General
msrp
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$29.99
release date
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2012-07-30
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Deep upgrade system with many customization paths
  • Robust co‑op multiplayer for up to four players
  • Variety of traps and spells keep gameplay fresh
  • Polished PC controls and UI
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited to PC platform only
  • Difficulty spikes can be steep for new players
  • No built‑in matchmaking, requiring external coordination
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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