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One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress Classic features over nine character classes -- from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man -- enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. Each character class possesses unique weapons, items, and abilities, as teams compete online in a variety of game play modes.

1999Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Valve
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Frequently asked about Team Fortress Classic

Does Team Fortress Classic run on Steam Deck?
Team Fortress Classic is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Team Fortress Classic cost?
Team Fortress Classic is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Team Fortress Classic have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Team Fortress Classic supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Team Fortress Classic?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Team Fortress Classic are Deathmatch Classic, Counter-Strike, Dirty Bomb®.
Who developed Team Fortress Classic?
Team Fortress Classic was developed by Valve.

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