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Teeworlds is a free, open-source platformer game that supports up to 16 players for multiplayer and co-op gameplay. It offers three main game modes and a variety of community-made modifications. The game features easy-to-learn mechanics, with a dedicated community that encourages engagement and continuous learning. Customize your character, explore numerous gameplay possibilities, and help develop the game by contributing to its open-source codebase.

Teeworlds screenshot
Teeworlds screenshot
Teeworlds screenshot
Teeworlds screenshot
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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,684 reviews
gameplay40 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions

  • Teeworlds offers fast-paced, chaotic gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master, making it fun for both casual and competitive players.
  • The game is lightweight, requiring only a small amount of storage space, and runs smoothly on low-end hardware, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • With a variety of game modes and the ability to create custom maps, Teeworlds provides endless replayability and a vibrant community.
  • The player base can be small, making it difficult to find active servers, especially for certain game modes like Capture the Flag and Deathmatch.
  • New players may struggle against experienced veterans due to the steep learning curve and the game's mechanics, which can lead to frustration.
  • There are occasional issues with lag and server stability, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • gameplay
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Teeworlds offers fast-paced, enjoyable gameplay characterized by its simple mechanics and high skill ceiling, making it accessible for newcomers while providing depth for experienced players. The grappling hook mechanic adds a unique twist, enhancing movement and strategy, though some players may find the learning curve steep. Overall, the game is praised for its fun, community-driven experience, despite occasional issues with matchmaking and server quality.

    • “Teeworlds is a fast-paced, 2D multiplayer arena shooter that blends retro pixel-art graphics with fluid, high-speed gameplay.”
    • “While having simple mechanics, it offers a deep gameplay that is enjoyable both when you're playing your first day or your sixth year.”
    • “The gameplay is fast and you'll always want to get better.”
    • “The gameplay isn't the best, and the new players have a hard time getting anywhere near decent.”
    • “This game is awful; it has bad gameplay and hackers in every server.”
    • “Annoying and slow gameplay, uncreative characters, confusing weapons.”
  • graphics
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a simple, cartoonish art style that appeals to a wide audience, particularly younger players. While some reviews note that the visuals are basic and somewhat outdated, they are often described as cute and charming, complementing the fast-paced gameplay. Overall, the graphics are not the game's main draw, but they effectively support its fun and engaging multiplayer experience.

    • “The graphics are cute.”
    • “Amazing game - cute graphics, fast-paced, easy to learn - all mashed up into a game which can run on a potato.”
    • “Teeworlds is a fast-paced, 2D multiplayer arena shooter that blends retro pixel-art graphics with fluid, high-speed gameplay.”
    • “It’s outdated and the graphics are basic and low-standard, but it is still enjoyable.”
    • “The charming graphics get old pretty darn quick.”
    • “Bad graphics, ugly characters, just 5 guns.”
  • humor
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it both funny and adorable, often highlighting its chaotic and janky design as a source of amusement. Players enjoy the cartoonish graphics and quirky sound effects, which contribute to the game's hilarity, especially when played with friends. Overall, the game is described as a fun and entertaining experience, despite some initial dullness or difficulty.

    • “It's so flippin hilarious, it's so janky, but that's the way it's designed. It feels like a real blast from the past, very reminiscent of 'World of Goo'.”
    • “Teeworld is an incredibly funny 2D shooter game: you control small cute Kirby-looking characters and you have to shoot and kill other players using the weapons you find around in the stage.”
    • “This is one of the best quick-play games that you can play with your friends; add Skype and this is hilarious.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the catchy soundtrack and sound effects that complement the gameplay, while others criticize the lack of variety and depth. Although the music can enhance the experience, many users suggest that a more diverse soundtrack would significantly improve the game's atmosphere. Overall, the sound design is seen as a supporting element, with some players opting to mute the game and listen to their own music instead.

    • “The action, sounds, music, they're all great.”
    • “10/10 would suggest to a friend, playing solo listening to music is fun.”
    • “The game's soundtrack and sound effects support the gameplay, but a more varied and vibrant soundtrack could enrich the game's atmosphere.”
    • “Sounds are really annoying, so if you want to play this game, turn all sounds off and play some music.”
    • “-no music”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is highly polarized among users; some find it lacking or non-existent, while others praise it for its captivating narrative, strong character development, and overall fantastic storytelling. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some players recommending it for its engaging story, while others liken it to games with minimal narrative depth.

    • “Insanely captivating storyline with a lot of variety.”
    • “The amount of characterisation and overall fantastic storytelling is a sight to behold.”
    • “Good story and characters.”
    • “This game has no story.”
    • “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
    • “No story.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it runs well on a wide range of hardware, players frequently report significant bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as teleportation issues and control problems. Despite these technical shortcomings, some users still find the game enjoyable. Overall, the stability is a major concern, with many players expressing frustration over its buggy nature.

    • “Runs great on all hardware, from potato to supercomputer.”
    • “This game is super buggy and very few play it for a community reliant game.”
    • “Though, there are a few bugs and glitches where you teleport around for no reason, sometimes even off the map.”
    • “I like the concept but it's buggy as hell and glitchy for me, still fun though.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly on a wide range of hardware, including older and less powerful systems. Users report quick load times and minimal file size, contributing to an overall positive performance experience, though some suggest there is still room for improvement in performance for certain aspects.

    • “It's also free and runs smoothly on my NASA Supertoaster 2000.”
    • “Not only that, but it also runs smoothly on every PC ever.”
    • “The game runs smoothly for me on my crappy computer and it only takes 2 minutes to update and load!”
    • “The game is easy, but it needs a lot of improvement in performance.”
    • “The graphics are better than GTA 4, but the performance still needs work.”
    • “High performance even on low-end computers is a plus.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, featuring a light and fun platforming experience with deep mechanics and a wealth of user-generated content. Players appreciate the active community and the game's ability to run on low-end devices, enhancing its accessibility and longevity.

    • “Light and fun platformer, infinitely replayable, active community, can basically run on my fridge.”
    • “It's a game with tons and tons of replayability.”
    • “There's a huge amount of depth to the mechanics and with the sheer amount of user-created content, there's infinite replayability.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
    • “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its complete absence of microtransactions, offering players all skins unlocked and a user-friendly experience without any additional costs.

    • “Absolutely no microtransactions, as open as it can get.”
    • “Awesome game! No microtransactions, all skins unlocked, awesome settings, and a default control scheme.”
    • “No microtransactions!!!”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is supported by its soundtrack and sound effects, which enhance the gameplay experience; however, reviewers suggest that a more varied and vibrant soundtrack could further enrich the overall ambiance.

    • “The game's soundtrack and sound effects beautifully support the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The haunting melodies and ambient sounds perfectly complement the visuals, enhancing the overall experience and making the world feel alive.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with every sound and piece of music adding depth to the environment and enriching the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”

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5h Median play time
4h Average play time
1-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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