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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
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Ion Storm
publisher
Eidos Interactive, Square Enix, Eidos Montréal
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
83/100
General
release date
2004-05-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
9
0
User rating
4.5 (4)
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What reviewers say

Counter-Strike 2 Reviews

4.5 (4)
Anonymous

So much fun

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

Anonymous

So much fun

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

Anonymous

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

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

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