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Team Fortress Classic

Fast class-based multiplayer shooter built around specialized team roles

Valve · Released Apr 1, 1999

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Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 8,379
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 30 in 30 days
Players
67
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Oct 9, 2024
Minimum PC
–
not published

What is Team Fortress Classic?

A first-person, class-based shooter where teams compete in online matches. Choose from more than nine classes, including Medic, Spy, and Demolition Man, each with distinct weapons, items, and abilities.

For you if...

  • +you want fast, old-school online team combat
  • +you enjoy distinct classes and specialized team roles
  • +you prefer a high skill ceiling and quick movement

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving combat with a gentle learning curve
  • −you dislike fast, chaotic multiplayer matches

What players say

85% of 8,379 reviews are positive · 80% of 30 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast movement, strong class roles, and emphasis on teamwork. The most common complaint is that public servers are usually empty; players also describe a steep learning curve dominated by highly experienced opponents.

Players over time

▼ -6% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 93 players on Oct 3, 2026.

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DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202667
Nov 6, 202663
Nov 5, 202689
Nov 4, 202683
Nov 3, 202666
Nov 2, 202676
Nov 1, 202666
Oct 31, 202682
Oct 30, 202670
Oct 29, 202645
Oct 28, 202676
Oct 27, 202617
Oct 27, 202674
Oct 26, 202664
Oct 25, 202659
Oct 24, 202661
Oct 23, 202660
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 202659
Oct 20, 202672
Oct 19, 202677
Oct 18, 202649
Oct 17, 202648
Oct 16, 202672
Oct 15, 202689
Oct 14, 202674
Oct 13, 202665
Oct 12, 202669
Oct 11, 202686
Oct 10, 202688
Oct 9, 202678
Oct 8, 202678
Oct 7, 202670
Oct 6, 202667
Oct 5, 202676
Oct 4, 202662
Oct 3, 202693
Oct 2, 202667
Oct 1, 202677
Sep 30, 202687
Sep 29, 202665
Sep 28, 202667
Sep 27, 202679
Sep 26, 202672
Sep 25, 202670
Sep 24, 202687
Sep 23, 202622
Sep 23, 202670
Sep 22, 202667
Sep 21, 202667

Screenshots and trailer

Team Fortress Classic screenshot 1

Team Fortress Classic system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Team Fortress Classic?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection Recommended: 800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

Does Team Fortress Classic have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Team Fortress Classic run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Team Fortress Classic use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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