Under , select "csgo_legacy - Legacy Version of CS:GO" .
Recent updates have made it possible to install CS:GO as its own application without relying on the legacy branch of CS2. on the Steam Store . csgo download
Steam will automatically begin downloading the CS:GO files (roughly ) as an update. Downloading CS:GO as a Separate App Under , select "csgo_legacy - Legacy Version of CS:GO"
: You need a Steam account that owns Counter-Strike and the Depot Downloader tool. csgo download
If available for your region/account, you can install it directly from its own dedicated Steam page.
: Once downloaded, you must add the csgo.exe as a Non-Steam Game to your library and use the -steam launch option to ensure it runs correctly. Installation Details Update & Installation Issues - Steam Support