Rank 01Why this
Also e-sports and Competitive, like Counter-Strike: Source.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Games like Counter-Strike: Source
- 36 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked Counter-Strike: Source also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Counter-Strike: Source: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares tactical positioning with Counter-Strike: Source.
- $9.99
- Deck Playable
- 2000
Rank 03Why this
Also Competitive and Team-Based, like Counter-Strike: Source.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2007
Rank 04 
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Why this: A frequent pick in Counter-Strike: Source players' libraries, and another Action.
Rank 05 
Insurgency
Why this: Also Competitive and Team-Based, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Rank 06 
BattleBit Remastered
Why this: Also Team-Based and Military, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Rank 07 
Squad
Why this: Also Team-Based and Military, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Rank 08 
Day of Defeat: Source
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with Counter-Strike: Source.
- Released: 2004
- Developer: Valve
- Price: $9.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 44,487 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 88
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Bunny hopping is a skill
- Community is diverse and autistic
- Maps like cs crackhouse are legendary
- Competitive
- Emotional
- Intense
More games like Counter-Strike: Source, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Counter-Strike: Source
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Insurgency: Sandstorm
Why this: Also Military and War, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Escape from Tarkov
Why this: Also Military, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
Why this: Also Team-Based and Military, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Hunt: Showdown 1896
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Ready or Not
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Half-Life 2
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Portal
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Left 4 Dead
Why this: Also Team-Based, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Counter-Strike: Source at current Steam store prices.
Natural Selection 2
Why this: Also Competitive and Team-Based, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Medal of Honor™
Why this: Also Military and War, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Titanfall® 2
Why this: Also Team-Based and Military, like Counter-Strike: Source.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with Counter-Strike: Source.
Guns of Icarus Online
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Pro Soccer Online
Why this: Also e-sports and Competitive, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Nuclear Dawn
Why this: Also Team-Based, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Day of Defeat
Why this: Also Team-Based and Military, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Counter-Strike: Source, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Dota 2
Why this: Also e-sports and Competitive, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Battlerite
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Splitgate
Why this: Also e-sports and Competitive, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Dirty Bomb®
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with Counter-Strike: Source.
PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also Team-Based and War, like Counter-Strike: Source.
THE FINALS
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
King Arthur's Gold
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Aimlabs
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
More from Valve
Other recommendable Steam games by Valve, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Also Team-Based, like Counter-Strike: Source.
Portal 2
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Half-Life
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
Half-Life: Alyx
Why this: Another Action close to Counter-Strike: Source.
About Counter-Strike: Source
If Counter-Strike: Source is your kind of game, the closest matches are Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as competitive, emotional and intense, and single out its bunny hopping and custom modes. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Counter-Strike: Source is a team-based tactical first-person shooter released by Valve in 2004, priced at $9.99. Players describe it as competitive and nostalgic, with mechanics centered on tactical positioning and the skill-based technique of bunny-hopping. Reviewers highlight the diverse custom modes, particularly the legendary status of community maps like CS_Crackhouse and the enduring appeal of zombie escape modes. The game holds a 96% positive rating from over 44,000 Steam reviews and a Metacritic score of 88. Valve has marked it playable on Steam Deck. The combination of tight gunplay, iconic map design, and robust modding support has maintained its player base almost two decades after release.
About Counter-Strike: Source: Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Is Counter-Strike: Source worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 44,487 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 96% positive across 559 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $9.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 28 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bunny hopping is a skill
- Community is diverse and autistic
- Maps like cs crackhouse are legendary
- Movement feels gorgeous
People who play it also play: Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike, Team Fortress 2
Frequently asked about Counter-Strike: Source
Can I run it?
Does Counter-Strike: Source run on Steam Deck?
Counter-Strike: Source is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Counter-Strike: Source cost?
Counter-Strike: Source is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Counter-Strike: Source have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Counter-Strike: Source supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to Counter-Strike: Source?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Counter-Strike: Source are Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike, Team Fortress 2.
Who developed Counter-Strike: Source?
Counter-Strike: Source was developed by Valve.