Portal 2 — Is It Worth Playing?
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
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About Portal 2
Portal 2 draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that earned the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and created a cult following. The single-player portion of Portal 2 introduces a cast of dynamic new characters, a host of fresh puzzle elements, and a much larger set of devious test chambers. Players will explore never-before-seen areas of the Aperture Science Labs and be reunited with GLaDOS, the occasionally murderous computer companion who guided them through the original game. The game’s two-player cooperative mode features its own entirely separate campaign with a unique story, test chambers, and two new player characters. This new mode forces players to reconsider everything they thought they knew about portals. Success will require them to not just act cooperatively, but to think cooperatively. Product Features Extensive single player: Featuring next generation gameplay and a wildly-engrossing story. Complete two-person co-op: Multiplayer game featuring its own dedicated story, characters, and gameplay. Advanced physics: Allows for the creation of a whole new range of interesting challenges, producing a much larger but not harder game. Original music. Massive sequel: The original Portal was named 2007's Game of the Year by over 30 publications worldwide. Editing Tools: Portal 2 editing tools will be included.
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Should You Play Portal 2?
Portal 2 draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that earned the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and created a cult following. The single-player portion of Portal 2 introduces a cast of dynamic new characters, a host of fresh puzzle elements, and a much larger set of devious test chambers. Players will explore never-before-seen areas of the Aperture Science Labs and be reunited with GLaDOS, the occasionally murderous computer companion who guided them through the original game. The game’s two-player cooper…
Portal 2 is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows, Linux
Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP · Processor: 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) · Memory: 2 GB RAM · Graphics: Video card must be 128 MB or more and with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher). · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Storage: 8 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Portal 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Portal 2 release?
- Portal 2 released on Apr 18, 2011 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Portal 2?
- Portal 2 is a Platformer game. The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
- Is Portal 2 multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Portal 2 supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Portal 2 on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Portal 2 runs on Windows, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Portal 2 cost?
- Portal 2 is priced at $1.99 on Steam.
- What are Portal 2's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Portal 2 worth playing in 2026?
- Yes — Portal 2 holds 99% positive across 205,133 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
- Who made Portal 2?
- Portal 2 is developed by Valve.
- What games is Portal 2 similar to?
- Portal 2 sits alongside Platformer games such as Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
- What platforms is Portal 2 on?
- Portal 2 is available on Windows, Linux.
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