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Dec 19, 2025 7:47 PM

Half-Life: Alyx (PC VR Digital Download)

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Steam has Half-Life: Alyx (PC VR Digital Download) for $17.99.

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Product Features:
  • Single Player
  • Requires a compatible virtual reality headset to play.
    • Visit the Steam VR Support section here for more info.
  • "Half-Life: Alyx is Valve's VR return to the Half-Life series. It's the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity's only chance for survival."

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  • About this deal:
    • This matches previous Frontpage Deals, most recently in September.
  • About this store:
    • Steam is the world's largest digital distribution platform for computer games and is owned/operated by Valve Corporation (the developers behind several classic video games including Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, Counter-Strike, Left 4 Dead, Dota 2 & more).

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Steam has Half-Life: Alyx (PC VR Digital Download) for $17.99.

Thanks to Community Member lipton for finding this deal.
  • Note: A Steam account is required to activate/purchase and play (free to join).
Product Features:
  • Single Player
  • Requires a compatible virtual reality headset to play.
    • Visit the Steam VR Support section here for more info.
  • "Half-Life: Alyx is Valve's VR return to the Half-Life series. It's the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity's only chance for survival."

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This matches previous Frontpage Deals, most recently in September.
  • About this store:
    • Steam is the world's largest digital distribution platform for computer games and is owned/operated by Valve Corporation (the developers behind several classic video games including Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, Counter-Strike, Left 4 Dead, Dota 2 & more).

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lipton
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It's a 5 year old game that is pretty well optimized. The best GPU at time of release was the 2080 Ti.
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In my opinion, it's the greatest VR game out there. For those who remember how revolutionary Half Life was to 2D gaming, Alyx is that to VR. I almost never play the same game twice and yet this one I've played through three times. You actually look down the sights of a gun to aim. You use cover. You have to reload in realistic gestures. So much to love about this game!
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lipton
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This will not work with Quest standalone. You need a capable PC to stream it from.
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Community Reviews

Half-Life: Alyx is still a standout VR shooter, with polished gunplay, realistic reloads, cover use, and strong replay value. It runs well on modern PC VR setups, and Quest 3 streaming through Steam Link can be easy to set up, with Wi Fi 6E helping wireless performance. Older cards like a GTX 1060 6GB or 1650 Super can run it, though stutters and tuning may be needed, and Quest standalone will not work. The game also has a deep mod scene, making it a lasting VR showcase.

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  • A GTX 1060 6GB can be playable with stutters, and a GTX 1650 Super has also been used. For smoother play on Quest 3, a RTX 2070-class GPU is the stated Steam Link recommendation, while an RX 6650 XT 8GB can run High settings with careful VRAM management.

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  • No. It requires a capable PC and a streaming setup; Quest standalone will not run it by itself. Steam Link on the Meta store is an easy way to connect, and Wi‑Fi 6E is ideal for wireless play, though Wi‑Fi 6 can also work.

    liptonlipton

  • SteamVR plus Quest 3 is reported to be easy to set up, and Steam Link on the Meta store works well for wireless play. A Wi‑Fi 6E router can maximize performance, but Wi‑Fi 6 is also reported to work well.

    liptoneuhenius

  • Yes. It is a 5-year-old game that is described as pretty well optimized, and it was released when the RTX 2080 Ti was the top GPU. That helps explain why some older cards can still run it, though often with compromises.

    liptonjustadewed

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Dec 19, 2025 8:33 PM
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Shockwav3Dec 19, 2025 8:33 PM
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Half life 3 when????
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Dec 19, 2025 8:35 PM
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SlickdeezeeDec 19, 2025 8:35 PM
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For playing this on Quest 3, what would the minimum GPU be? The Steam requirement looks too low.

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Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM
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Dec 19, 2025 8:46 PM
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Quote from Slickdeezee View quoted comment :
For playing this on Quest 3, what would the minimum GPU be? The Steam requirement looks too low.
It's a 5 year old game that is pretty well optimized. The best GPU at time of release was the 2080 Ti.
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Dec 19, 2025 9:08 PM
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social_gamerDec 19, 2025 9:08 PM
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Wondering if I should wait and see if this will be bundled with the Steam Frame. My Odyssey+ is dusty and I am not exactly sure if I can stream to my Quest 3 easily.
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Dec 19, 2025 9:14 PM
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Quote from social_gamer View quoted comment :
Wondering if I should wait and see if this will be bundled with the Steam Frame. My Odyssey+ is dusty and I am not exactly sure if I can stream to my Quest 3 easily.
I've had great experience with Steam VR and the Quest 3 and it was easy to set up. Download Steam Link on the Meta store. If you want to maximize wireless performance get a Wi-Fi 6E router but regular Wi-Fi 6 works well too.
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Dec 19, 2025 9:42 PM
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debiandaveDec 19, 2025 9:42 PM
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Quote from Slickdeezee View quoted comment :
For playing this on Quest 3, what would the minimum GPU be? The Steam requirement looks too low.
I used to play it on a 1650 super. lol.

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Dec 19, 2025 9:48 PM
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Quote from BostonBatman View quoted comment :
You play it on the quest by itself
This will not work with Quest standalone. You need a capable PC to stream it from.
Dec 19, 2025 9:53 PM
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fbuellerDec 19, 2025 9:53 PM
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Quote from BostonBatman View quoted comment :
You play it on the quest by itself
No, you don't.
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Quote from Slickdeezee View quoted comment :
For playing this on Quest 3, what would the minimum GPU be? The Steam requirement looks too low.
When I first got my Oculus Quest, I played this on my gtx 1060 6gb model and it was playable with stutters here and there. I'm not sure if it was because I was playing it wirelessly or because of the gpu, but it was playable. Not well, but playable.
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Dec 19, 2025 11:27 PM
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groovadelickunDec 19, 2025 11:27 PM
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Such a great game! I've been holding off playing it all the way through until I get the OLED panel for my Pimax Crystal Super. It already looks amazing though!!
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Dec 19, 2025 11:34 PM
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FishXDec 19, 2025 11:34 PM
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Good deal thanks.
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Dec 20, 2025 5:55 AM
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OrangeBlackDec 20, 2025 5:55 AM
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Quote from Slickdeezee View quoted comment :
For playing this on Quest 3, what would the minimum GPU be? The Steam requirement looks too low.
The "Recommended" requirement for Steam Link on the quest is a RTX 2070. https://help.steampowered.com/en/...-9135-38A4

Note that many people have reported a smoother experience with VR Desktop
https://www.vrdesktop.net
Dec 20, 2025 6:46 AM
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BeigeIdea523Dec 20, 2025 6:46 AM
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Quote from social_gamer View quoted comment :
Wondering if I should wait and see if this will be bundled with the Steam Frame. My Odyssey+ is dusty and I am not exactly sure if I can stream to my Quest 3 easily.
No doubt it will be bundled with Frame since they've been bundling it with literally any Index-related purchase more recently

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LanmannaDec 20, 2025 2:10 PM
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Quote from BostonBatman View quoted comment :
You play it on the quest by itself
Yeah, that's cap.
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