The Orange Box is a premium collection of action games for PC comprising popular classic titles developed and released by Valve Software. It includes seven titles that have come out in the last two decades for players to enjoy as a bundled package.

When Valve made games

Valve is most known for developing the now ubiquitous game storefront, Steam. However, it was once an active developer itself that created some really great games, with a cult following to this day. Enter The Orange Box, a collection of hit classics put together for the modern gamer to experience. This bundle is highlighted by Half-Life 2 and its multiplayer-focused spin-off, Deathmatch.

Next are the three DLCs for it in the form of Life Coast, Episode One, and Episode Two. They are joined by another multiplayer hit, Team Fortress 2, as well as the revolutionary puzzle adventure Portal. Now, considering how old they are and this re-release, there isn’t any new content or issues that were fixed, which some returning fans will lament.

Quintessential for any game fan

Overall, whether you’re to these or a returning player, The Orange Box is pretty much a must-have in your game library as a part of gaming history and what Valve achieved when it tried to create its own games. It includes the best of the best and should be experienced or re-experienced by anyone who likes games, regardless of preference.