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Counter-Strike 2 vs Thief: Deadly Shadows

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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Thief: Deadly Shadows
Thief: Deadly ShadowsStealth action game
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.

Thief: Deadly Shadows is a stealth action game developed by Ion Storm. The game is set in a fantasy world where players take on the role of a thief, using stealth and strategy to complete objectives.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
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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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Ion Storm
publisher
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Eidos Interactive, Square Enix, Eidos Montréal
age rating
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ESRB M, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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83/100
General
release date
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2004-05-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
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Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
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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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Thief: Deadly Shadows Reviews

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