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Half-Life 2: Episode One

A short continuation of Half-Life 2 that picks up right after its ending. Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance work their way out of the ruined Citadel and through the streets of City 17 as an evacuation begins. Alyx stays at your side as an AI companion, and the episode is a self-contained, tightly paced campaign. Is it your kind of game?

Story-drivenAI companionShort campaignPlayStationPCXbox

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85%

895 ratings

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95%

25,756 reviews

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you finished Half-Life 2 and want a tightly paced continuation with a strong companion.

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you want a long campaign or have not played the main game.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: June 1, 2006
Length: About 5 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Horror
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 7 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Half-Life 2: Episode One?: About 5 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Half-Life 2: Episode One on?: Half-Life 2: Episode One is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Half-Life 2: Episode One have co-op?: No, Half-Life 2: Episode One is single-player only.
Does Half-Life 2: Episode One run on Steam Deck?: Playable