Half-Life: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Half-Life, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Windows (DE) | PlayStation 2 | Half-Life: Source | Steam (25th Anniversary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Censorship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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CensorshipWindows (DE)
The German release was censored: human enemies became robots, and blood was replaced with oil and gears. The ban was lifted in 2017, and Valve released a free "Half-Life Uncensored" pack.1
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ContentPlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 version adds competitive multiplayer and Decay, an exclusive two-player co-op campaign.1
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GraphicsHalf-Life: Source
Half-Life: Source (2004) moves the game to the Source engine, adding ragdoll physics, better water and 5.1 surround sound while keeping the original levels.1
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ContentSteam (25th Anniversary)
The 2023 anniversary update includes the mini-campaign Uplink, previously available only on CD, adds four multiplayer maps, widescreen FOV, UI scaling and Steam Deck support, and restores the original Valve intro.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13