Decades of chaotic hero-shooter combat keep servers packed, backed by 466 positive post-release evaluations out of 496 sampled. Veteran operators routinely log over 25 hours to sustain the enduring loop, driving a stellar 91 percent lifetime approval rate across 1,241,971 total reviews.
What it's about: Les neuf classes différentes offrent une grande sélection de capacités tactiques et de personnalités. Régulièrement mis à jour avec de nouveaux modes de jeu, de nouvelles cartes, du nouvel équipement et, surtout, des chapeaux !
In-game
« This game is like an abusive ex. You know the relationship you have with them is toxic but you keep coming back thinking that this time would be different. »👍 anonymous review · 70 h played13221« Asked my son if he wanted to play tf2. He said "that game is only for losers"... so i put him up for adoption😊 »👍 anonymous review · 20 h played12863« Game is easy, usually play with one hand only for the challenge, other hand is, well you know where. Wife left, kids as well so I have my full attention on this game »👍 anonymous review · 2226 h played14533« The game runs great even on a laptop it's fun and chaotic, love it. The community is gay, racist, sexist, gay, artistic, gay, furries, and love men. It is a 10/10 The Big Cheese approves. »👍 anonymous review · 1125 h played7543« Still the gold standard for class-based chaos. Matches fill quickly, the community servers keep things fresh, and the core gunplay remains timeless. Hopping in for 20 minutes often turns into an hour because it’s just that fun. »👍 anonymous review · 109 h played2221« since nobody on Team Fortress 2 community will read this review, I'll just say here I have an fetish for the funny french man aka the Spy.. »👍 anonymous review · 74 h played14622
« LE PIRE JEUX QUE J'AI JOUER DE MA VIE ! »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Nique tes grands morts avec tes team auto balances »👎 anonymous review · 581 h played« i want to play da multeh-playore but it will n0t let ma plae it »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Don't know about it, chief. I am deeply sorry. I do not know either... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« theres no sex with engineer but the other things make up for it, great game »👍 anonymous review · 571 h played8411
In players' words
« This game is like an abusive ex. You know the relationship you have with them is toxic but you keep coming back thinking that this time would be different. »👍 anonymous review · 70 h played13221« LE PIRE JEUX QUE J'AI JOUER DE MA VIE ! »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Asked my son if he wanted to play tf2. He said "that game is only for losers"... so i put him up for adoption😊 »👍 anonymous review · 20 h played12863« Nique tes grands morts avec tes team auto balances »👎 anonymous review · 581 h played« Game is easy, usually play with one hand only for the challenge, other hand is, well you know where. Wife left, kids as well so I have my full attention on this game »👍 anonymous review · 2226 h played14533« i want to play da multeh-playore but it will n0t let ma plae it »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« The game runs great even on a laptop it's fun and chaotic, love it. The community is gay, racist, sexist, gay, artistic, gay, furries, and love men. It is a 10/10 The Big Cheese approves. »👍 anonymous review · 1125 h played7543« Don't know about it, chief. I am deeply sorry. I do not know either... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Still the gold standard for class-based chaos. Matches fill quickly, the community servers keep things fresh, and the core gunplay remains timeless. Hopping in for 20 minutes often turns into an hour because it’s just that fun. »👍 anonymous review · 109 h played2221« theres no sex with engineer but the other things make up for it, great game »👍 anonymous review · 571 h played8411« since nobody on Team Fortress 2 community will read this review, I'll just say here I have an fetish for the funny french man aka the Spy.. »👍 anonymous review · 74 h played14622
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=77
Multiplayer
71 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
58 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
11 % pos · n=9
Value for money
83 % pos · n=6
Performance
60 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
77
65
7
5
Multiplayer
17
12
0
5
Content / longevity
12
7
1
4
Stability / bugs
9
1
0
8
Value for money
6
5
0
1
Performance
5
3
0
2
Interface / UX
3
0
0
3
Story / writing
2
1
0
1
Audio / music
2
2
0
0
Graphics / art
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 57 h on median; those who dislike it: 108 h.
<2h
88 % (n=24)
2-10h
95 % (n=93)
10-25h
100 % (n=77)
>25h
93 % (n=302)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 02, 2014 · All-time low: €15.49 (May 31, 2018)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
3,2 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 520 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10 % of players.
LIVEFiresideCasts142 viewers
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Small streamers to support
LIVEstabbystabby44 viewers
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· EN — dankLIVEMinaUnlovable16 viewers
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Core gameplay mechanics anchor the satisfaction with 65 positive mentions out of 77 total.
Multiplayer skirmishes drive the engagement, securing 12 positive mentions out of 17.
Pricing model draws praise, highlighted by 5 positive mentions out of 6.
Overall long-term retention shows in the 302 sampled players with over 25 hours logged, achieving a 93 percent approval rate within that tier.
Weaknesses
Technical glitches frustrate users, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 9 concerning bugs.
Interface elements draw criticism with 3 negative mentions out of 3.
Content updates leave some wanting, reflected by 4 negative mentions out of 12.
Who is it for?
Shooter enthusiasts and nostalgic veterans looking for timeless, chaotic team-based action will find endless replayability here.
Is Team Fortress 2 worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 91% of 1,241,971 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics anchor the satisfaction. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Despite lingering technical hiccups and interface complaints, the sheer longevity and timeless mechanical design guarantee its legendary status. It remains an essential, enduring multiplayer cornerstone.
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