Play Counter-Strike 1.6 in Your Browser
Free · No download · No install · No account
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Counter-Strike 1.6 runs on Valve's GoldSrc engine, written in C. That engine is compiled to WebAssembly — a format browsers execute at close to native speed — and rendered through WebGL. The result is the actual game running in a tab, not a video stream of it and not a rewrite.
Because it is the real engine, it is also genuinely light: GoldSrc was built for 1999 hardware, so a modern laptop has an enormous amount of headroom.
What you need
A current desktop browser — Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari — and a keyboard and mouse. Any machine from the last decade is comfortably enough.
A mouse genuinely matters. CS is a game about precise aim, and a trackpad will hold you back far more than your hardware will.
Phones and tablets
It is built for desktop. There is no touch control scheme that does justice to a game decided by mouse aim, so we would rather point that out than have you fight it.
What to try first
Any classic map is a good start, or read the guide first if you have never played.
Game modes
Bomb Defusal, Hostage Rescue, Deathmatch, Gun Game, Zombie Mod, Surf, Bhop and more — each with a page explaining how it plays.
Maps
Every classic map has its own page with a description and a live server link — from de_dust2 and de_inferno to cs_office, fy_iceworld and awp_map.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to play?
A modern desktop browser, a keyboard and a mouse. No admin rights and no install.
Is this the real Counter-Strike 1.6?
Yes. It is the genuine GoldSrc engine compiled to WebAssembly, connecting to live public servers rather than a private rewrite.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Open the server browser, pick the same server, and join together.