Games like Team Fortress 2
If you like Team Fortress 2 (shooter, multiplayer and free to play), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.
Apex Legends
- In common: multiplayer and action
When you're fired up and want adrenaline-filled 20-minute competitive matches.
Shotgun Farmers
- In common: multiplayer and short sessions
When you fancy a silly, light-hearted online shooter with corncob shotguns and chicken chases.
Counter-Strike 2
- In common: multiplayer and action
- Difference: harder
When you're fired up and want to compete seriously. The quick modes allow 15-20 minute matches.
Counter-Strike: Source
- In common: multiplayer and action
- Difference: less progression
When you want to hop on a server, play a few rounds and leave, without the pressure of ranked competitive.
Dota 2
- In common: multiplayer and competing
- Difference: longer sessions
When you have energy, a long hour and want to compete as a team at the highest level.
Brawlhalla
- In common: multiplayer and short sessions
When you have 15 minutes and want light competitive action, solo or with friends.
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
- In common: multiplayer and action
- Difference: longer sessions
When you fancy a tense, tactical online team battle where one shot is enough and taking cover is everything.
STRAFTAT
- In common: multiplayer and action
- Difference: less progression
When you have a short break and want to compete: each round lasts seconds and you can always play another.
Rocket League
- In common: multiplayer and short sessions
- Difference: less action
When you have a short break and want to compete: a match is five minutes and you always want one more.
Left 4 Dead 2
- In common: action and short sessions
- Difference: less competitive
When you have friends online and an hour: a short campaign is pure co-op action.
How we pick them
We compare the tags the Steam community gives each game with our own classification: what you do (action, story, building…), the difficulty, how long sessions last and whether you play alone or with others. Nobody pays to appear.
About Team Fortress 2
A team shooter with nine very different classes, from one who builds turrets to one who turns invisible, and cartoon humour throughout. Each class completely changes how you play. Free to play.
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