Left 4 Dead Reviews
From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.
App ID | 500 |
App Type | GAME |
Developers | Valve |
Publishers | Valve |
Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Multi-player, Co-op, Full controller support, Remote Play Together, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV, Stats, Commentary available, Captions available, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled, Includes Source SDK |
Genres | Action |
Release Date | 17 Nov, 2008 |
Platforms | Windows, Mac |
Supported Languages | Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Greek, English, Korean, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Finnish, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese |

61 894 Total Reviews
59 622 Positive Reviews
2 272 Negative Reviews
Score
Left 4 Dead has garnered a total of 61 894 reviews, with 59 622 positive reviews and 2 272 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
363 minutes
Fantastic fast paced zombie shooting game. Make sure you have lost of ammo lol
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
364 minutes
Its a great game and all, seriously I can't find anything wrong with this one except those dumbahhh AI teammates lol, but i would rather recommend the players to get L4D2 as the campaign of this game gets carried over to the second part pretty much the same content and there are much more weapons on the second part too, but if you are a achievement hunter who wants to complete all the achivements or a collector of games then you can buy this one other than that have some fun kill some zombies and get rekt by the special ones :)
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
8135 minutes
the game has many rude people who troll, and continuously kill you as a teammate non stop. its fun sometimes however its an old game i play to enjoy it not to get murdered in game 24/7 every lobby i join.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1378 minutes
beautiful masterpiece of a game, shakespeare has nothing on this.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
29 minutes
A classic. Worth it, runs great, and gives a few good jumpscares.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
365 minutes
A legendary game — nothing to complain about. I bought it along with L4D2 during a sale, and it was absolutely worth the price. Whether playing solo or with friends, it’s always a blast.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
3458 minutes
Left 4 Dead isn't just a game; it's an experience. It's those heart-pounding moments when you hear a Hunter's growl, the satisfaction of blowing up an incoming Boomer, and, most importantly, the endless laughter with friends as you face the apocalypse together. Now i will continue my journey and come to Left 4 Dead 2.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
2807 minutes
Left 4 Dead 1 Game Review
1. Nice for some mindless shooting and just hanging with friends.
2. Requires minimal concentration except gets a bit heated on higher difficulty with the survival sections.
3. Cool to just game and chat about really anything having the game being the passing activity.
4. Creativity on the special infected and the maps. (Has got variety)
5. Levels are pretty linear.
6. Can also be played single player with ease I am just sharing that it worked well as a game to just chat and hang with friends.
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
317 minutes
horde of zombies, dual pistols, no melee, expert, everyones down, tier one shotgun, WTF AM I SUPPOSED TO DO
👍 : 7 |
😃 : 4
Positive
Playtime:
7441 minutes
Left 4 Dead, now that’s a game that straight-up slapped the co-op shooter scene in the face back in 2008. Valve basically tossed us into this gnarly, zombie-infested America and just said, “Good luck, don’t die.” You roll with three other misfits, trying not to get torn apart by the infected, and every mission feels like you’re starring in your own B-grade horror flick. The vibes? Gritty as hell. The action? Relentless. There’s barely time to breathe before something is shrieking at you from the shadows.
But let’s talk about the real MVP: that wild AI Director. This thing watches how you’re playing, like, actually stalks your every move, and then decides if you get a breather or if it’s time for a surprise horde. Low on health? Too bad, maybe no medkits for you. Think you’re safe? Boom, Smoker outta nowhere. It’s like the game is trolling you, but in the best way possible. Seriously, no two runs ever feel the same. Sometimes you’re laughing, sometimes you’re swearing at your screen, but you’re always on edge.
At its core, it’s all about sticking together. You try to lone wolf it, you’re toast. The infected mobs are relentless, but it’s those Special Infected that’ll mess you up the worst. The Smoker yanks you halfway across the map, the Hunter pounces on you out of nowhere, and don’t even get me started on the Boomer and that Witch. Oh man, the Witch... hear that sobbing and everyone’s panicking, tiptoeing around, praying someone doesn’t set her off. Pretty sure every gamer has a Witch horror story.
And the characters, Bill, Zoey, Francis, Louis, they might not play differently, but they’ve got so much personality. Their banter is golden, especially when you’re knee-deep in chaos. They’re more than just meatbags with guns; they actually feel like people you’d want to survive with (or at least crack jokes with while you’re dying for the twentieth time).
Versus mode? Oh, that’s a whole other beast. Suddenly you’re the monster, plotting ambushes with your squad, trying to ruin someone’s night. There’s this awesome cat-and-mouse energy, and it makes you appreciate just how brutal those Special Infected can be. Flipping between survivor and infected keeps the game feeling fresh, even after dozens of hours.
Sure, the graphics are a bit crusty these days, Source engine is showing its wrinkles, but the atmosphere still slaps. Those foggy forests and trashed hospitals? Creepy as hell. And the sound design is pure nightmare fuel: distant screams, snarling hordes, that music cue when a Tank shows up? You’ll feel it in your bones.
Honestly, Left 4 Dead didn’t just spawn a franchise, it pretty much invented the vibe that tons of modern co-op shooters are still chasing. Back 4 Blood, GTFO, Vermintide, they all owe a little something to this masterpiece. Even though Left 4 Dead 2 added more bells and whistles, the OG is still the ultimate lesson in “less is more.” Teamwork isn’t optional, it’s survival. Screw up, and it’s game over. Simple as that.
So, whether you’re new or just feeling nostalgic, Left 4 Dead still rips. It’s one of those rare games that can turn a chill night with friends into a shouting match full of panic, laughter, and the sweet, sweet taste of barely making it out alive. If your heart isn’t racing, you’re probably already dead.
👍 : 25 |
😃 : 0
Positive