THE GAME ARCHIVETeam Fortress Classic is an online action game developed and published by Valve. Its Steam storefront entry lists a release year of 1999 and platforms of Windows, macOS, and Linux, and describes team-based online warfare built around distinct character classes.
Game Identity
The official Steam listing names the game Team Fortress Classic, categorizes it under the Action genre, and credits Valve as both developer and publisher. The storefront entry lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as its platforms.
- Game title: Team Fortress Classic
- Developer: Valve
- Publisher: Valve
- Genre: Action
- Listed platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Listed release year (Steam entry): 1999
Gameplay and Classes
According to the official store description, Team Fortress Classic is an online action game featuring over nine character classes, including roles such as Medic, Spy, and Demolition Man. Each class is described as having unique weapons, items, and abilities, with teams competing online across a variety of game modes in a team-warfare format.
Recognition Clues
The official store description positions Team Fortress Classic as an online action title with class-based team warfare, listing over nine character classes and noting the presence of multiple game modes.
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| Field | Listed value |
|---|---|
| Game title | Team Fortress Classic |
| Developer | Valve |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Genre | Action |
| Listed platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Release year (Steam entry) | 1999 |
View full image ↗Sources & further reading.
- Team Fortress Classic — official game profile Retrieved Oct 8, 2026
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