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About Teeworlds
Teeworlds is a free, open‑source multiplayer action game that lets you jump into fast‑paced matches with friends. The core experience offers three gamemodes—Deathmatch, Team‑Deathmatch and Capture The Flag—each supporting up to sixteen players.
Beyond the basics, the game provides extensive visual customization for your tee, a built‑in map editor, and a community that continuously adds skins, maps and new game types. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, so anyone can join with a mouse click.
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Game Modes
Teeworlds includes three primary gamemodes: Deathmatch, Team‑Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. Each mode allows up to sixteen participants, creating large‑scale PvP encounters that test reflexes and positioning.
Community‑made modifications expand the roster of available modes, letting servers host custom rule‑sets while still supporting the same player limit.
- Try each core mode to see which pacing fits you best.
- Browse community servers for rule‑sets beyond the defaults.
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Character Customization
Players can personalize their “tee” with hundreds of skin combinations, ensuring each character looks distinct. With hundreds of possible combinations, you will always look unique.
Customization encourages personal expression and helps teammates identify each other during chaotic matches, while the large variety means you can always try a new look.
- Mix skins to create a recognizable look for friends.
- Use contrasting colors for easier spotting in fast fights.

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Community Mods and Maps
The Teeworlds community continuously produces new skins, maps and game types, keeping the experience fresh. Servers often host these creations, offering varied challenges beyond the base offering.
This steady stream of user‑generated content is a key reason the game stays active, as players can always discover novel arenas or rule‑sets.
- Visit popular community servers to try the latest maps.
- Join forums to share feedback on new mods.
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Built‑in Map Editor
An integrated map editor lets anyone design new arenas using simple tools. Because the game is open‑source, contributors can also add entirely new game types through this editor.
Creating and sharing maps is a straightforward way to leave a personal mark on the community, and published maps become available for anyone to play.
- Start with default templates to learn basic layout tools.
- Test your map on a public server to see how others navigate it.
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Cross‑Platform Multiplayer
Teeworlds runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, allowing players on different operating systems to compete together in online matches. Cross‑platform multiplayer lets players on these systems compete together online.
The free‑to‑play model removes any cost barrier, so friends on any supported OS can join the same servers with equal access.
- Coordinate with friends on different OSes to compare latency.
- Ensure everyone uses the same game version for smooth matchmaking.





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