10 Best Valve Games of All Time, Must-Try!
Bosue.id, Jakarta - Valve is widely known as one of the giants in the gaming industry, not only because of the success of their flagship digital distribution platform, Steam, but also thanks to their long track record of creating video game masterpieces. Since its founding in 1996 by Gabe Newell, Valve has consistently produced various revolutionary titles that redefined game genres. Here is a list of the 10 best Valve games you must play.
10. Portal
Portal (2007) is undoubtedly one of the best puzzle game pioneers on PC. This game captivated players with its innovative mechanics using the portal gun and its iconic AI character full of sarcasm, GLaDOS.
9. Half-Life 2
Released in 2004, Half-Life 2 set a new gold standard for First-Person Shooter (FPS) games. Gordon Freeman's adventure was praised for its deep storytelling and the revolutionary integration of its physics system for its time.
8. Counter-Strike: Source
As a remake of the first series released in 2000, Counter-Strike: Source (2004) brought massive visual improvements thanks to Valve's new Source engine, while retaining the solid team-based tactical gameplay.
7. Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead (2008) successfully redefined the cooperative horror genre. Working together in a team of four, players are tasked with surviving relentless zombie attacks.
6. Half-Life: Alyx
After years of absence, the Half-Life franchise returned in 2020 with Half-Life: Alyx. As a Virtual Reality (VR) title, this game offers a super immersive experience that makes players truly feel like they are in the Half-Life universe.
5. Portal 2
Breaking the myth that sequels are always worse than the original, Portal 2 arrived with much more complex puzzle quality. The addition of a brilliant co-op mode made this game even more beloved by gamers.
4. Left 4 Dead 2
Just like Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2 also managed to surpass its predecessor. With the addition of new campaigns, advanced weapons, and more diverse survivor characters, this game offers zombie-fighting tension at the next level.
3. Dota 2
Entering the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) realm, Dota 2 has become one of Valve's most successful projects. Offering dozens of free-to-access hero characters, this game demands top-tier competition and team strategy.
2. Team Fortress 2
Although released in 2007, Team Fortress 2 (TF2) still has a loyal player base to this day. With nine unique character classes, this FPS game offers a very fun objective-based combat experience.
1. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
The title of the best Valve game goes to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). Since its release in 2012, this game has transformed into the king of tactical team-based shooter games and has become a favorite in the global esports competition scene.
