What is the best Valve video game?

From mind-bending puzzles to genre-defining shooters, this lineup spans quiet cult favorites and era-defining blockbusters alike. Which one hooked you first?

1

Half-Life 2

The 2004 sequel widely regarded as one of the greatest video games ever made, for its physics and storytelling.

1000pts

2

Portal 2

The acclaimed 2011 sequel that expanded the puzzle mechanics with a celebrated co-op campaign.

693pts

3

Team Fortress 2

A 2007 class-based multiplayer shooter praised for its distinct characters and humor.

606pts

4

Portal

A 2007 puzzle game built around a portal-shooting gun that became an instant cult classic.

606pts

5

Dota 2

Valve's 2013 MOBA and one of the biggest esports titles in the world.

606pts

6

Half-Life: Alyx

A 2020 VR-exclusive prequel widely considered the best VR game ever made.

551pts

7

Left 4 Dead 2

A 2009 cooperative zombie shooter beloved for its replayable AI-driven encounters.

551pts

8

Counter-Strike

Valve's flagship tactical shooter franchise, one of the most-played competitive games in history.

485pts

9

Half-Life

The 1998 first-person shooter that revolutionized narrative pacing in games and launched Valve.

404pts

10

Half-Life 2: Episode Two

The 2007 episodic follow-up that expanded the Half-Life 2 story with new set pieces.

404pts

11

Artifact

Valve's 2018 digital card game set in the Dota universe, a notable commercial misstep with a dedicated niche following.

404pts