Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2

Valve · October 10, 2007 · Free to Play, Hero Shooter, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter

Team Fortress 2 is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Team Fortress 2 price

Team Fortress 2 is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About Team Fortress 2

✦ AI summary

Team Fortress 2 is a free-to-play team-based shooter where you pick from nine distinct classes with unique abilities to compete in objective-based modes like Capture the Flag and Payload. With hundreds of cosmetics and weapons to collect and customize, deep gameplay mechanics, and constant free updates, it's endlessly replayable without any pay-to-win elements.

"The most fun you can have online" - PC Gamer
Is now FREE!
There’s no catch! Play as much as you want, as long as you like!
The most highly-rated free game of all time!
One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress 2 delivers constant free updates—new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats. Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills.
New to TF? Don’t sweat it!
No matter what your style and experience, we’ve got a character for you. Detailed training and offline practice modes will help you hone your skills before jumping into one of TF2’s many game modes, including Capture the Flag, Control Point, Payload, Arena, King of the Hill and more.
Make a character your own!
There are hundreds of weapons, hats and more to collect, craft, buy and trade. Tweak your favorite class to suit your gameplay style and personal taste. You don’t need to pay to win—virtually all of the items in the Mann Co. Store can also be found in-game.

Team Fortress 2 — game info

Platforms
Windows, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Multiplayer, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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Team Fortress 2 in the rankings

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Players praise this game as an enduring classic with consistently enjoyable gameplay that holds up well regardless of skill level. Common complaints center on the community experience, with reports of toxic behavior and concerns that the player base has aged significantly since the game's heyday.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026
a lot of fun
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
it is good game
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
best game ever
Not recommended Oct 2, 2026
feels like i grew foreskin and rubbed it off by jackin off with sand paper
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
i love this doctor
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
Old games, but its great and the community is funny and welccoming.

Patch notes & news

Latest updates from Steam.

Community Announcements · erics Jun 22, 2026

UFR Video Contest

Upon Further Review podcast is hosting a public content creation contest with opportunities for winners to have their videos showcased to thousands of viewers.

TF2 BlogJun 22, 2026

UFR Video Contest

Upon Further Review podcast hosting public content creator contest with video showcase opportunity and panel reviews from established TF2 YouTubers.

Community Announcements · erics Jun 18, 2026

Jump Fortress Play-Offs 2026

Jump Fortress announces The Jump Fortress Play-Offs, a new rocket jumping tournament following months of qualifying rounds.

TF2 BlogJun 18, 2026

Jump Fortress Play-Offs 2026

Jump Fortress announces its Play-Offs tournament featuring the world's best rocket jumpers competing in a two-stage competition.

Community Announcements · erics Jun 4, 2026

TFCL Alpha Season 2

TFCL competitive 6v6 league returns for public alpha testing after six months of development.

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