Walkthrough maps for CS:GO and CS2 are story-driven missions from the Steam Workshop that you play solo or with friends: horror maps, co-op missions against bots, puzzles and parkour. To play one, find it in the Workshop, click "Subscribe," and in CS2 launch it from Play > Workshop Maps. Most of the classic walkthrough maps in this article were made for CS:GO, so before subscribing, check that the map has a Counter-Strike 2 version.
Unlike regular matchmaking, these maps have their own story and feel closer to missions in a single-player shooter. They are made by the community, so the variety is huge, and they are a good change of pace for anyone tired of standard matches.
How to download walkthrough maps
All walkthrough maps are downloaded through the Steam Workshop, the part of the Steam community where players publish their own content for everyone. To open it, click "Workshop" under the "Community" tab in the Steam client and search for Counter-Strike 2. Both ways in are covered in our guide on how to open the Workshop in CS2.
To find a specific map, type its name into the search bar. Then open its page and click "Subscribe." Steam downloads the map on its own, and in CS2 it appears under Play > Workshop Maps. You can subscribe to as many maps as you like, as long as you have enough disk space.
Keep in mind that CS:GO Workshop maps do not carry over to CS2 automatically. Counter-Strike 2 only runs maps that their authors rebuilt for the new Source 2 engine, so some older walkthrough maps are not available in CS2. If you play as a group, everyone needs to subscribe to the same map; how to get friends onto your map is explained in our guide on how to launch a map with friends in CS2.
Horror walkthrough maps
The range of these maps is huge: they differ in theme and style and can be funny or scary, simple or hard. A typical run takes 15 to 30 minutes, sometimes longer. Most are built for co-op, but some can be played alone.
Horror maps are among the most popular kinds. Here are a few examples of what they offer:
D.O.T.D. (Horror) is one of the best-known maps in the genre and can be played with friends or alone. Players end up in an old house full of monsters, where they search for keys, unlock doors and explore rooms while fighting off the creepy residents. The setting is very atmospheric, and a run can take up to half an hour.
The Bunker (Hide & Seek Horror Map) puts you in the role of a journalist exploring an underground bunker where a massacre took place. The investigation brings you face to face with the unknown, and the map can leave an even stronger impression than the previous one.
Hospital (Hide and Seek) is a map Outlast fans will enjoy. The simple, no-frills graphics capture the eerie atmosphere of an abandoned hospital, where a jump scare can wait around every corner.
Other popular walkthrough maps
Horror is of course not the only genre. Some maps are deliberately funny, others tell engaging stories and immerse you in an atmosphere nothing like the standard competitive maps. Whatever games and stories you like, a bit of digging through the Workshop will turn up something that fits. Here are a few more popular maps to play with friends or alone:
Coop_mission_stopm is considered one of the best maps of its kind and can be played alone or with up to nine people. It is split into several episodes, each with its own checkpoint, which makes it easier to finish. Several well-made scripted scenes tell a story that ends with an impressive boss fight.
Coop_mission_western is a Western-themed map. It plays best with five people; you can try more, but then lag may appear. Beating it with a friend takes only about fifteen minutes, but they are packed with shooting, action and chases.
Headquarters requires not just accurate shooting but also planning. The goal is to clear a huge building of enemies, which is hard, so it is better to bring at least three people. The scenario offers several classes with their own weapons and traits. Some players manage to finish it alone, but it is genuinely difficult.
Co-op maps
If you are looking for a two-player walkthrough map, try Co-op_subject. Both players need to work together, solving puzzles and using parkour, jumping skills and, of course, accurate shooting to escape a mysterious research facility.
Co-op map makers sometimes try to recreate the atmosphere of other games. Besides Hospital, which clearly echoes Outlast, there are other examples: Hotline is an obvious nod to Hotline Miami, and Dead by Night references Dead by Daylight in its very name. The latter also stands out for its role split: one player becomes the killer, while the others try to escape from the enclosed map.
As you can see, walkthrough maps for friends or solo play vary a lot. The filters in the Steam Workshop help you find the right one: sort by rating to see the most popular maps of all time or of a given period, or by date to see the newest. You can also search by keywords such as "horror," "solo" or "coop." The Counter-Strike community has many map makers, and new maps keep appearing, including ones built for CS2 from the start. For unusual gameplay without a story, see our list of the most unusual maps, and for playing against bots, check the best CS2 maps with bots. If you just need a squad for regular matches, start with our guide on how to play CS2 with friends.
