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Portal 2

Developed by Valve · Published by Valve

ActionAdventure
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 18, 2011 Price$1.99 Metacritic95/100 Steam reviews385,309

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic95/100
Steam reviews385,309
Languages27
Achievements51
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure game by Valve, published by Valve — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Portal 2.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

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

Supported languages (27)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainCzechDanishDutchFinnishHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortuguese - PortugalRomanianRussianSimplified ChineseSwedishThaiTraditional ChineseTurkishBulgarianGreekPortuguese - BrazilSpanish - Latin AmericaUkrainian

Portal 2 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Portal 2?

Steam classifies Portal 2 as a Action, Adventure game, developed by Valve. The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

How much does Portal 2 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Portal 2 at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Portal 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Portal 2: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Portal 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Portal 2 for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Portal 2 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 18, 2011.

What platforms is Portal 2 on?

Portal 2 is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Portal 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does Portal 2 cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does Portal 2 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 51 achievements for Portal 2.

What is Portal 2's Metacritic score?

Portal 2 has a Metacritic score of 95/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Portal 2?

Portal 2 is developed by Valve and published by Valve.

Where to get Portal 2

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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