Team Fortress 2

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High confidence1.2M reviews Updated Jun 17, 2026

As of Jun 17, 2026, Team Fortress 2 is rated 91% positive on Steam (1,237,053 reviews).

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ReviewPond analysis

Is Team Fortress 2 worth it in 2026?

An exceptionally large review sample converging at 91% positive indicates a product with durable, broad appeal, the core gameplay and class design are clearly strong. The main risks are structural and social rather than design-related: matchmaking quality, bot/hacker presence, and infrequent developer updates represent ongoing maintenance concerns rather than fundamental flaws.

Best for

Players who enjoy chaotic, class-based multiplayer and want a game with long-term depth and a low barrier to entry.

Watch out

New players and those seeking a polished competitive experience may struggle with a toxic playerbase, poor matchmaking, and a lack of recent developer support.

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91% positive

Steam

1.2M reviews

Pros

chaotic fun gameplay9
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- 1. log in game 2. join 2fort 3. play game normal 4. friendlies appear 5. conga 6. heavy is spy 7. heavy is spy 8. heavy is spy 9. griefer gets one guy gets killed 10. whole lobby f...
- I haven’t played Team Fortress 2 in about 10 years, and somehow my brain still thinks I’m going to outsmart a Spy while absolutely failing to notice him standing right behind me....
- i love this game its very fun to play alone or with friends thers always a lot going on and room to improve as well an d ive had a lot of fun polaying it and I hope to become reall...
longevity and staying power6
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- i remember watching muselk play this game when I was a kid and i kinda envy him because this game was a blast! Now Im a big girl now and WOW this game still brings the nostalgic fe...
- PEAK. This game is almost Twenty Years Old, and it hasn't aged a day. VALVEEEEEEEEEEEE. RELEASE AN UPDATE FOR THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN OCTOBER 2027, AND MY LIFE IS YOURS. 10/10...
- Free, fun, and still one of the best multiplayer games ever made. The classes are unique, the gameplay is chaotic in the best way, and it's easy to come back to even after years. R...
unique class variety5
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- The famous Team Fortress 2. I have been exposed to the content of this game for a long time, since I started watching the internet when I was small. I finally decided to give in to...
- Free, fun, and still one of the best multiplayer games ever made. The classes are unique, the gameplay is chaotic in the best way, and it's easy to come back to even after years. R...
- It's fun and actually hard at first but once you get good it's really addicting and I like how you can experiment with different builds of weapons to suit your playstyle on top of...
free to play4
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- its tf2 some advice for new players if you see a dancing heavy or a heavy with a sandwich that is not attacking DO NOT attack them that is a hoovey if you ask they will heal you wi...
- play this game trust me ,it will feel a little bit hard at first but if you keep practice a little and get some weapon drops (they are free btw) you will get used to it and enjoy i...
- Free, fun, and still one of the best multiplayer games ever made. The classes are unique, the gameplay is chaotic in the best way, and it's easy to come back to even after years. R...
rewarding skill progression4
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- one of the greatest games I think I've played in a long time, sure there are sometimes where your might hear some cursing in chat, other times you might meet some really friendly p...
- It is not fun at the start but the more you start improving the more fun it becomes.
- play this game trust me ,it will feel a little bit hard at first but if you keep practice a little and get some weapon drops (they are free btw) you will get used to it and enjoy i...
fun with friends3
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- i love this game its very fun to play alone or with friends thers always a lot going on and room to improve as well an d ive had a lot of fun polaying it and I hope to become reall...
- i play this game with friends on discord call right? until..... i hear a squeaky ass annoying voice.... bubba.... my mortal enemy and worst nightmare. he is talking like a pure HOO...
- Great game to play with your friends. Kind of the whole idea in team fortress.

Cons

toxic or abusive playerbase5
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- playing this game as a beginner makes me want to end it all. don't bother You'll just get your ass blasted by guys with 10 billion kills and a trillion hours of playtime because e...
- Team Fortress 2 needs no introduction as a masterclass in game design and one of the greatest multiplayer shooters of all time. I returned to the game recently after feeling partic...
- i love this game an for so long had no pc so i went to tfvr and its super good too cant wait to play on pc again! ps; they called me the n word
poor casual matchmaking4
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- Team Fortress 2 is and will always be my most favorite game, the one game I can keep playing endlessly and have all kinds of fun with. However, the newbie experience is absolutely...
- Casual Mode and the Matchmaker makes playing the game actual pain.
- I cannot recommend Team Fortress 2 in its current state. The game still has small moments of fun, but they are buried under years of neglect. Performance is bad, with constant micr...
difficult new player experience4
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- Team Fortress 2 is and will always be my most favorite game, the one game I can keep playing endlessly and have all kinds of fun with. However, the newbie experience is absolutely...
- playing this game as a beginner makes me want to end it all. don't bother You'll just get your ass blasted by guys with 10 billion kills and a trillion hours of playtime because e...
- It is not fun at the start but the more you start improving the more fun it becomes.
lack of developer updates4
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- I cannot recommend Team Fortress 2 in its current state. The game still has small moments of fun, but they are buried under years of neglect. Performance is bad, with constant micr...
- I've been playing Team Fortress 2 for a long time, since before it went free to play. I've been here for many highs and lows. I've watched the meet the team videos finish, the comi...
- This game is perfect for those who love men. I wish valve would update the game and take better care of it however. I love this game to pieces.

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