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Half-Life: Alyx

Half-Life: Alyx

Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.

98%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperValve
PublisherValve
Release DateMar 23, 2020
$59.99
Peak Players16.5K
Metacritic93
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Half-Life: Alyx is widely regarded as the definitive VR experience, setting a gold standard for immersion, graphical fidelity, and narrative-driven level design. While it is considered a 'killer app' that justifies the cost of VR hardware, some players encounter significant technical hurdles, including launch failures on Windows 11 and long loading freezes.

Pros

  • Unparalleled immersion and industry-leading graphical quality in the VR space.100%
  • Top-tier level design and storytelling that lives up to the Half-Life legacy.95%
  • High replayability through a robust selection of Steam Workshop community content.85%
  • Considered a must-play experience that justifies the purchase of a VR headset.90%
  • Polished and challenging gameplay mechanics that define the genre.80%

Cons

  • Persistent 'no launch' issues reported by some users, particularly on Windows 11.60%
  • Significant freezing and long loading times when transitioning between levels.50%
  • Minimum system requirements may be misleading for achieving a stable experience.40%
  • Difficulty obtaining refunds after spending time troubleshooting technical failures.30%

Notable Mentions

  • A community-made NoVR mod exists for those without virtual reality hardware.
  • The game features extensive Steam Workshop support for custom maps and mods.
Confidence: 52%
Based on the 192 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 22, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
188
Peak · last 90 days
634
All-time peak
16.5K

Price

Current price
$59.99
Lowest tracked
$14.99since Jan 13, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
97%
All-time positive
98%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews105.1K
Positive: 103.3K (98%)Negative: 1.8K (2%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

15h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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