Steam has brought back one of the best-value deals in sci‑fi shooter history: Halo: The Master Chief Collection is currently discounted by 75% until April 30, dropping the full bundle to around $10. That’s the same as its lowest recorded price, making it a great time to grab the complete set if you’ve been waiting for a deep discount—or if you’ve never experienced Halo on PC.
For many players, Halo remains a defining first-person shooter series thanks to its mix of epic sci‑fi storytelling, satisfying gunplay, and unforgettable vehicle combat. The journey began with Halo: Combat Evolved, which first launched on the original Xbox in 2001 and later arrived on PC in 2003. The Master Chief Collection packages six main entries together, giving players a convenient way to play through the series in one place. The newest game included is Halo 4, originally released in 2012 and later added to Steam in 2020.
At the heart of the series is a war between humanity and a powerful alien alliance known as the Covenant. You play as Master Chief, a supersoldier thrown into desperate battles across alien worlds, massive space installations, and war-torn environments. Across the collection, Halo’s gameplay stays remarkably consistent: arena-style firefights, smart enemy encounters, sci‑fi weapons, and frequent vehicle segments that break up the action. Each game adds its own twists with new gear, enemies, and mechanics, but the overall “Halo feel” remains familiar and easy to jump into even years later.
Halo 4 is the one entry that shifts the formula more noticeably, leaning into modern shooter elements such as custom loadouts and unlockable bonuses. That change made it stand out compared to the more classic design of the earlier titles, and it’s reflected in how players have rated it over time.
Here’s what’s included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Steam, along with the current Steam user ratings mentioned in the original post:
Halo: Reach (6,275 reviews, 82% positive)
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (3,264 reviews, 73% positive)
Halo 2: Anniversary (2,353 ratings, 81% positive)
Halo 3 (3,022 ratings, 90% positive)
Halo 3: ODST (1,761 reviews, 86% positive)
Halo 4 (2,705 ratings, 58% positive)
Overall, the collection is still well-regarded on PC, with Halo 3 and ODST standing out especially strongly. The two outliers are Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 4. Combat Evolved Anniversary is often held back by technical complaints, while Halo 4’s revised gameplay direction didn’t fully land with a portion of longtime fans. Even so, getting all six games for around $10 is hard to beat, particularly for anyone who doesn’t already own the full lineup or wants an easy way to replay the saga.
Looking ahead, the next expected entry mentioned is Halo: Campaign Evolved, described as a remake of the first game—something that could make this the perfect moment to catch up on the original journey before a refreshed version arrives.
