How to install cs_backalley in CS 1.6?

Download the cs_backalley map file (.bsp), place it in your Counter-Strike 1.6 "cstrike/maps" folder (usually at C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life\cstrike\maps), and restart the game. The map will appear in the map selection menu or you can join a server running it.

How many servers are playing cs_backalley right now?

Currently 11 servers are playing cs_backalley. The map has been played a total of 151,525 times across 115 servers.

What type of map is cs_backalley?

cs_backalley is a Hostage map for Counter-Strike 1.6. In Hostage maps, Counter-Terrorists must rescue hostages held by Terrorists.

cs_backalley - CS 1.6 Hostage Map screenshot 1 of 3

cs_backalley

Hostage

Servers Playing Now

115

Total Servers

151,525

Times Played

Apr 11, 2026

Last Played

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About cs_backalley

cs_backalley is a Hostage map for Counter-Strike 1.6. It has been played 151,525 times across 115 servers. Currently 11 servers are running this map. Last played on April 11, 2026.

Hostage Rescue (cs_) maps feature a scenario where Counter-Terrorists must locate and rescue hostages held by the Terrorist team. Maps like cs_italy, cs_assault, and cs_office are among the most popular in this category, offering tight indoor combat and strategic gameplay.

How to Install cs_backalley

Download the cs_backalley.bsp map file from GameBanana or another trusted source.
Locate your Counter-Strike 1.6 installation folder. The default path is:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life\cstrike\maps\
Copy the .bsp file into the maps folder. If the download includes .wad or .res files, place them in the cstrike folder.
Restart Counter-Strike 1.6. The map will appear in the map list, or you can connect to any server running it from the server list.

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