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Système d'exploitation : Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP Processeur : Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Carte graphique : ATI 9600, NVidia 6600 ou meilleure, comportant 128 Mo de mémoire vidéo, supportant Shader model 2.0 Disque dur : 7.5 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Carte son compatible DirectX 9.0c
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP Processeur : Intel core 2 duo 2.4 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Carte graphique : NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 ou meilleure, supportant Shader model 3.0
Left 4 Dead has captivated players with its intense cooperative gameplay, as evidenced by 30 positive mentions out of 33 for its multiplayer aspect. With an overwhelming 96% positive reviews out of 67497 total reviews, this game has solidified its place as a classic. The post-release reception remains strong, with 96% positive reviews out of 496 sampled reviews.
What it's about: Développé par Valve, le studio derrière Counter-Strike, Half-Life et bien d'autres, Left 4 Dead est un jeu PC et Xbox 360 qui met en scène la lutte épique de 4 protagonistes pour leur survie dans un monde infesté de zombies et de mutants.
In-game
« when you realise its called L4D because thats the first letter of each characters name Lrancis 4ill Doius and mind = blown »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played21« of course i would recommend this game all the time, are you kidding me? this game got me thru my parents' marital issues and conflicts! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played111« L4D2 includes almost everything from L4D1, plus more content. If you’re playing today, just get L4D2, as you really don’t need this one. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1« The game is simple to play, complex in design, and excellent for team play. The characters are well developed and have humorous banter. Add on maps make this game much more expansive than the original four maps. »👍 anonymous review · 4710 h played1« Good oldschool zombie shooter game, fun to try again in 2025 with max graphics and insanely high frame rate! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1« this is what honesty started the zombie game franchise and they still cant even come close to this abosolute master piece »👍 anonymous review · 36 h played1
« je comprend pas pourquoi le jeu est pas gratuit, le peu de contenus, pas de mods de fans a cause de valve, ... »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Ce jeu a malheureusement assez mal vieilli. Bon côté : il reste défoulant. Mauvais côtés : très peu d'armes, très peu de zombies différents, des parcours répétitifs sans objectifs. Le jeu se résume à avancer, tirer, ni plus ni moins. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Tu spam clic sur ta souris. Les coéquipiers partagent un cerveau pour 3. Bref, si vous voulez un jeu panpan boumboum gnéééé, foncez. Ne vous attendez pas à une histoire ou à utiliser votre cerveau. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« would be a fun game if friends only lobbies were actually friends only »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« dont buy this game. just buy the second one. the second one comes with left 4 dead »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« This game prepared me for my trip to west Croydon although the people in west Croydon were slightly more aggressive than the zombies »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
In players' words
« when you realise its called L4D because thats the first letter of each characters name Lrancis 4ill Doius and mind = blown »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played21« je comprend pas pourquoi le jeu est pas gratuit, le peu de contenus, pas de mods de fans a cause de valve, ... »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« of course i would recommend this game all the time, are you kidding me? this game got me thru my parents' marital issues and conflicts! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played111« Ce jeu a malheureusement assez mal vieilli. Bon côté : il reste défoulant. Mauvais côtés : très peu d'armes, très peu de zombies différents, des parcours répétitifs sans objectifs. Le jeu se résume à avancer, tirer, ni plus ni moins. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« L4D2 includes almost everything from L4D1, plus more content. If you’re playing today, just get L4D2, as you really don’t need this one. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1« Tu spam clic sur ta souris. Les coéquipiers partagent un cerveau pour 3. Bref, si vous voulez un jeu panpan boumboum gnéééé, foncez. Ne vous attendez pas à une histoire ou à utiliser votre cerveau. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« The game is simple to play, complex in design, and excellent for team play. The characters are well developed and have humorous banter. Add on maps make this game much more expansive than the original four maps. »👍 anonymous review · 4710 h played1« would be a fun game if friends only lobbies were actually friends only »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Good oldschool zombie shooter game, fun to try again in 2025 with max graphics and insanely high frame rate! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1« dont buy this game. just buy the second one. the second one comes with left 4 dead »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« this is what honesty started the zombie game franchise and they still cant even come close to this abosolute master piece »👍 anonymous review · 36 h played1« This game prepared me for my trip to west Croydon although the people in west Croydon were slightly more aggressive than the zombies »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=96
Multiplayer
91 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
53 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=17
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
78 % pos · n=9
Performance
100 % pos · n=7
Value for money
71 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
96
89
2
5
Multiplayer
33
30
1
2
Content / longevity
19
10
1
8
Graphics / art
17
16
0
1
Story / writing
10
8
0
2
Audio / music
9
7
0
2
Performance
7
7
0
0
Value for money
7
5
0
2
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.2 h.
<2h
94 % (n=49)
2-10h
97 % (n=233)
10-25h
97 % (n=117)
>25h
96 % (n=97)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 25, 2012 · All-time low: €0.81 (Jun 25, 2019)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2,4 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 73 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,5 % of players.
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Gameplay dominates the praise with 89 positive mentions out of 96
The cooperative multiplayer experience is highly praised, with 30 positive mentions out of 33
Graphics and audio design are well-regarded, with 16 positive mentions out of 17 and 7 positive mentions out of 9, respectively
The game's ability to evoke nostalgia and provide entertainment is frequently mentioned, with 'nostalgie' and 'amusement' being common keywords
Performance is virtually flawless, with all 7 mentions being positive
Weaknesses
Some players have criticized the game's story, with 2 negative mentions out of 10
A few players have reported bugs, although this is relatively rare with only 2 mentions
The content and price of the game have received some criticism, with 8 negative mentions out of 19 and 2 negative mentions out of 7, respectively
Who is it for?
Left 4 Dead is ideal for fans of cooperative gameplay and action-packed experiences, particularly those who enjoy playing with friends. The game's nostalgic value and high-quality gameplay make it a great choice for players looking for a classic gaming experience.
Is Left 4 Dead worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 67,497 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 9,75€.
Verdict
Left 4 Dead is a classic game that has stood the test of time, with its engaging cooperative gameplay and well-designed graphics and audio. While some minor criticisms exist, the overwhelming majority of players have thoroughly enjoyed the game. With its strong post-release reception and high overall positive review percentage, Left 4 Dead is a must-play for fans of the action genre.
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