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. 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. 2
   Portal 2

   The acclaimed 2011 sequel that expanded the puzzle mechanics with a celebrated co-op campaign.
   560pts
3. 3
   Team Fortress 2

   A 2007 class-based multiplayer shooter praised for its distinct characters and humor.
   436pts
4. 4
   Portal

   A 2007 puzzle game built around a portal-shooting gun that became an instant cult classic.
   436pts
5. 5
   Dota 2

   Valve's 2013 MOBA and one of the biggest esports titles in the world.
   435pts
6. 6
   Half-Life: Alyx

   A 2020 VR-exclusive prequel widely considered the best VR game ever made.
   356pts
7. 7
   Left 4 Dead 2

   A 2009 cooperative zombie shooter beloved for its replayable AI-driven encounters.
   356pts
8. 8
   Counter-Strike

   Valve's flagship tactical shooter franchise, one of the most-played competitive games in history.
   261pts
9. 9
   Half-Life

   The 1998 first-person shooter that revolutionized narrative pacing in games and launched Valve.
   145pts
10. 10
    Half-Life 2: Episode Two

    The 2007 episodic follow-up that expanded the Half-Life 2 story with new set pieces.
    145pts
11. 11
    Artifact

    Valve's 2018 digital card game set in the Dota universe, a notable commercial misstep with a dedicated niche following.
    145pts