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Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Left 4 Dead 2 is a zombies, co-op and fps game developed and published by Valve.
Released on November 16th 2009 is available on Windows and Linux in 28 languages: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Hungarian, Turkish, Bulgarian, Czech, Greek, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.

It has received 963,983 reviews of which 940,221 were positive and 23,762 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Left 4 Dead 2 into these genres:

Zombies Co-op FPS Multiplayer Shooter Online Co-Op Action Survival Horror First-Person Gore Team-Based Moddable Survival Horror Post-apocalyptic Singleplayer Adventure Local Co-Op Replay Value Tactical

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
  • Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04
  • Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

User reviews & Ratings

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May 2025
There is no gaming up. Everyone is the same level. The weapons do not level up either. There is no hunting for money or stuff to buy weapons or protective gear. The game relies only on skill. Then there are 1000 of custom maps that make the game endlessly playable all the time.
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May 2025
Left 4 Dead 2 is that magical game where four strangers (or unlucky friends) try to survive the zombie apocalypse... and usually fail because someone thought now was a great time to “just check that one corner real quick.” You and your crew are tossed into the worst family road trip ever, armed with frying pans, molotovs, and enough bullets to make an ammo factory blush. The zombies? Oh, they don’t just walk. They sprint at you like they saw you take the last slice of pizza at the office party. The special infected are what nightmares are made of: The Smoker pulls you away like a bad Tinder date. The Boomer explodes in your face and somehow gets you covered in zombie-attracting puke. Fun! The Witch sits and cries until you breathe in her direction and she rips your soul out like an angry librarian. And The Tank is basically a boulder on steroids who yeets cars at you for fun. But the real horror? Your teammates. You’ll beg them to stick together, and they’ll immediately Leroy Jenkins into a horde with a chainsaw and zero regrets. Friendly fire? Oh yes. Nothing like getting shot in the back with a shotgun by your own buddy who “didn’t mean to, bro.” Despite the chaos, Left 4 Dead 2 is a timeless classic. It’s like a trust exercise disguised as a horror game—except you’ll never trust anyone again. 9/10. Would scream “DON’T STARTLE THE WITCH” again.
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Jan. 2025
The game also comes with a DLC, which includes the following items: 1. A Toxic Community: Mistakes are rarely forgiven. Unless you’re playing with friends, be prepared to face harsh criticism, often from younger players. The game’s multiplayer is largely populated by school-aged players who don’t hold back. 2. Disruptive Adults: It’s not just the kids causing chaos—some adults blast music through their microphones, assuming everyone else shares their taste. Spoiler: they don’t. 3. Frequent AFKs: Teamwork can fall apart when a teammate goes inactive, whether they’re brewing tea, taking a smoke break, or simply wandering off mid-game. And yes, it often happens right after you’ve generously used your first aid kit on them. 4. Team Abandonment: Lone wolves running off to the far corners of the map, only to be overwhelmed by infected, are a common sight. They’re quick to flood the chat with colorful language before rage-quitting the game. 5. Difficulty Disputes: Some players join games on "Expert" difficulty only to demand a downgrade. If their request is denied, they might sabotage the team before leaving the server entirely. 6. Vote Kicks: Occasionally, you’ll encounter players who inexplicably start a vote to kick you from the game. When you ask why? Crickets. The Verdict: Despite the chaotic community, Left 4 Dead 2 remains a phenomenal experience. The graphics are a significant step up from the first game, the mechanics feel more polished, and there’s a greater variety of weapons and infected to enjoy. However, surviving the online experience without a calming remedy might be just as challenging as surviving the zombie apocalypse itself.
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Jan. 2025
PROS Amazing price Great graphics Great atmosphere With achievements Lots of weapons, zombies, special zombies Great story Co-op campaing & multiplayer It scares you Simple gameplay and control Modes variety Funny Its in a game series CONS None
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Sept. 2024
A game that was part of all us childhood, we enjoyed each moment we played with our friends and getting jump scares from different maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Left 4 Dead 2 is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

Left 4 Dead 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.

Left 4 Dead 2 received 940,221 positive votes out of a total of 963,983 achieving an impressive rating of 9.68.
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Left 4 Dead 2 was developed and published by Valve.

Left 4 Dead 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Left 4 Dead 2 is not playable on MacOS.

Left 4 Dead 2 is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Left 4 Dead 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Left 4 Dead 2 offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Left 4 Dead 2 does not currently offer any DLC.

Left 4 Dead 2 is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Left 4 Dead 2 supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Left 4 Dead 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Left 4 Dead 2
9.75€
9.7
940,221
23,762
Game modes
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Online players
25,122
Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Release 16 Nov 2009
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