Valve

Legendary game developer and Steam platform creator behind iconic PC franchises

Founded:1996
Headquarters:Bellevue, Washington, USA
Games Published:1
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About

Valve Corporation is an American video game developer, publisher, and digital distribution company. Creators of Steam, Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Portal, Valve redefined PC gaming.

Notable Information

Steam revolutionized digital distribution. Valve pioneered Source engine technology and flat organizational structure.

Valve

Valve transformed gaming with Steam and timeless classics like Half-Life and Counter-Strike.

Steam Revolution

Launched in 2003, Steam became the dominant PC gaming platform, enabling seamless updates, community features, and digital ownership.

Game Development

Half-Life (1998) redefined first-person shooters with seamless storytelling. Portal blended puzzles with innovative mechanics. Team Fortress 2 established the free-to-play model.