Linux Review:

Team Fortress 2

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

NATIVE SUPPORT

Team Fortress 2 is a team-based multiplayer shooter featuring nine distinct classes and a constant stream of updates, maps, and cosmetic items.

Status Check

Team Fortress 2 has a native Linux version. However, users have reported issues that can be resolved through Proton.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: Mouse offset makes the UI unusable in the native client.

  • Solution: The native client is not recommended due to this issue.

• Problem: Incorrect mouse boundaries when using a 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 screen.

  • Solution: gamescope --force-grab-cursor -w 1024 -h 768 -W 1920 -H 1080 -S stretch -f -- %command%

• Problem: Crashes when going fullscreen on KDE.

  • Solution: Add launch options -sw -noborder.

• Problem: Frequent blackscreens when changing resolutions in LMint.

  • Solution: Use Proton instead.

• Problem: Inability to join matches while in “insecure mode” when using Proton.

  • Solution: Proton is not recommended due to this issue.

• Problem: Stretching a 1024 x 768 4:3 resolution to a 1080p monitor’s aspect ratio in fullscreen without pillarboxing, and locking the cursor to the game window.

  • Solution: gamescope --force-grab-cursor -w 1024 -h 768 -W 1920 -H 1080 -S stretch -f -- %command%

Verdict

While Team Fortress 2 has a native Linux version, many users have found it unstable, often encountering issues. Due to these problems, Proton is recommended for Linux gamers.