Iconic PC gaming giant headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Founded by Gabe Newell, Valve created legendary FPS and puzzle experiences including Half-Life, Portal, Counter-Strike, and Dota 2, along with the world's premier digital distribution platform, Steam.
Founded in August 1996 by former Microsoft employees Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, Valve debuted with 1998's genre-redefining FPS Half-Life. Valve's contributions to gaming are unprecedented—from pioneering storytelling without cutscenes to launching Steam in 2003, which transformed digital game distribution worldwide.
Valve is also an industry leader in esports (The International, CS Majors), virtual reality (Valve Index, Half-Life: Alyx), and handheld gaming hardware (Steam Deck).