Who owns Half-Life?
Half-Life is owned by Valve (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Valve Corporation reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Bellevue, Washington
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1998
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Video games
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Half-Life
Half-Life told its story without cutscenes, keeping the player in control throughout, which changed how narrative games were designed. The long absence of a third instalment has become one of the most persistent running jokes in games. Valve was founded by two former Microsoft employees specifically to make it, and the game's success is what funded the creation of Steam five years later.
Ownership timeline of Half-Life
Where Half-Life sits in Valve
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Half-Life?
The parent company of Half-Life is Valve, a privately held company headquartered in the United States.
Is Half-Life American?
Yes. Half-Life originated in the United States in 1998 and its owner, Valve, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Half-Life still owned by Valve?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Half-Life is still owned by Valve. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Valve Corporation — about — Valve Corporation, Official document; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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