Half-Life: Alyx
In short: Half-Life: Alyx is an action game released in 2020 by Valve, available on PC. Our score: 9.6/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $14.99.
Groundbreaking VR FPS
Half-Life: Alyx is a VR masterpiece set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you fight the alien Combine using physics-based interactions that showcase the full potential of virtual reality. Every object can be picked up and examined, puzzles leverage 3D space in ingenious ways, and combat feels visceral with realistic weapon handling. The game proved that VR could deliver a full-length, AAA narrative experience, and its ending sent shockwaves through the gaming community with its implications for the Half-Life series.
Game details
- Developer: Valve
- Publisher: Valve
- Release year: 2020
- Platforms: PC
- Category: action
Our review
Half-Life: Alyx is the game that proved VR can deliver a full AAA experience. Valve created a VR game that feels like the next generation of gaming. From the stunning object physics, through intense combat with the Combine, to horror moments in the dark - everything feels perfect.
Pros
- Groundbreaking VR experience
- Stunning graphics
- Impressive physics
- Gripping story
- Perfect sound design
Cons
- Requires expensive VR equipment
- No multiplayer
- Relatively short for Half-Life
FAQ
- Do I need a VR headset?
- Yes, Half-Life: Alyx is VR-only. There is no official way to play without a VR headset.
- Which VR headsets are supported?
- All SteamVR headsets are supported including Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift/Quest (with Link) and Windows MR.
- Do I need to play previous Half-Life games?
- Recommended but not required. The game stands on its own, though the ending is more meaningful with series background.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026