Counter-Strike on Cloud Gaming

Yes, Counter-Strike is available on cloud gaming via BYOG on GeForce Now or on Cloud PCs like Shadow, airgpu and CloudDeck.

BYOG ("Bring Your Own Game") means you link a supported store or launcher account to the service to stream your library. You must own Counter-Strike on that account to access it.

Alternatively, Cloud PC services let you install and play it in the cloud just like on a regular PC.

Counter-Strike is supported on 4 cloud gaming services. These are the plans where it is available:

• Shadow: Any Plan
• airgpu: Any Plan
• CloudDeck: Any Plan
• GeForce Now: Any Plan

Availability may change over time as providers update their catalogs.

Yes, you need to buy Counter-Strike for cloud gaming if you do not already own it.

BYOG services require a purchased copy from a supported store, and Cloud PC platforms require you to install your own copy on the cloud computer.

Yes, you can play Counter-Strike in your browser via cloud gaming on services such as Shadow and GeForce Now.

These platforms let you launch the game directly from a web browser without installing anything on your device.

The other available services, airgpu and CloudDeck, do not support browser play and require an app.

Counter-Strike is available via cloud gaming on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, smart TVs, handhelds, and many other devices.

This works through browser-compatible services like Shadow and GeForce Now, where you start the game directly in the browser. Most providers also offer native apps across a wide range of devices.

airgpu and CloudDeck do not offer direct browser streaming or their own app. Instead, you use remote desktop apps such as Parsec or Moonlight to play on devices that support these apps.

Yes, you can play Counter-Strike for free on cloud gaming through the GeForce Now free tier.

You must bring your own purchased copy of the game from a supported store.

Yes, multiplayer for Counter-Strike is supported on cloud gaming.

Once you launch it through a supported cloud gaming service, you can play online just like on a regular PC or console.

Cross-play availability depends on the game.