Portal 2
Puzzle · Co-op
The Perpetual Testing Initiative has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles.
Good price
- Lowest recorded price
- $4.99
- Typical price
- $6.16
The current price is noticeably below what Portal 2 usually sells for. A solid moment to buy.
Steam · Best price
Is Portal 2 for you?
You'll probably like it if you enjoy
- Skill-based combat and movement
- A satisfying difficulty curve
- Tight, hand-crafted levels
- Clear progression and unlocks
May not be for you if
- Dying repeatedly frustrates you
- You want a slow, relaxing pace
- You prefer huge open worlds
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Where should you buy it?
Official stores
- SteamHistorical low$9.99−50%$4.99Buy
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Price history
Current best
$4.99
Historical low
$4.99
Average price
$6.16
Last sale
Today
Portal 2 usually receives a major discount every 7–11 weeks. The current price matches its historical low.
What is Portal 2?
The Perpetual Testing Initiative has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles.
Game details
- Release date
- April 19, 2011
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Players
- Single-player, Co-op
- Genres
- Puzzle, Co-op
- Platforms
- Steam
What does it feel like to play?
- StoryMedium
- ExplorationHigh
- CombatHigh
- DifficultyHigh
- GrindLow
- Session lengthMedium
- Co-opVery high
About the pure feel of playing — moving, fighting, mastering. Sessions can be any length; it's the kind of game where “one more attempt” does the talking.
Should you play it?
Why you might love it
- Gameplay that feels great minute to minute
- Every death teaches you something
- Obvious craft and attention to detail
- Respects your time and your skill
Things to consider
- Difficulty spikes will test you
- Some sections demand repetition
- The story is told with a light touch
- Best played with a controller
Media
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Choose your edition
Standard Edition
- Base game
$4.99
Complete Edition
Best value- Base game
- Portal 2 — Season Pass
- Portal 2 — Expansion
$7.49
The Complete Edition includes both expansions and saves you $8.98 compared to buying everything separately.
Additional content
Portal 2 — Season Pass
$6.99
Portal 2 — Expansion
$4.49
What players and critics think
Metascore
Critic reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
Based on 23,700 player reviews
Critics score it 97/100. Player reviews are Overwhelmingly Positive at 96% positive.
- 93/100
IGN
Portal 2 delivers a memorable experience with strong mechanics and plenty to explore.
- 91/100
GameSpot
A confident release from Valve that rewards both newcomers and veterans.
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