Portal 2
Portal 2: A puzzle-focused adventure with solo play, two-player co-op, and community-made chambers. Ranked #25 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for co-op puzzle solving.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forCo-op puzzle solving
- Free planNo
- Supported OSMultiple
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Separate single-player and two-player cooperative campaigns
- Puzzle Maker lets players create test chambers
- Steam Workshop supports publishing and playing community puzzles
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Portal 2 is paid
- Co-op is designed for two players
- Available on desktop platforms only
Our verdict on Portal 2
Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle game from Valve, set in the Aperture Science Labs. It pairs a single-player campaign with a separate two-player cooperative campaign, each with its own story, characters, and puzzles. It suits players looking for a puzzle-led adventure alone or with a partner, rather than a game built around larger multiplayer groups.
The campaign structure gives solo and cooperative play distinct roles: the co-op mode has its own puzzles and story, and supports online play as well as shared or split-screen play. Controller input and Steam achievements are also supported. Portal 2 is a paid desktop game for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with no free plan; buyers should choose it for its puzzle campaigns rather than expect a free-to-play offering or a broader multiplayer format.
For players who want to go beyond the included campaigns, Puzzle Maker provides a way to create test chambers, while Steam Workshop integration lets players publish, browse, and play community puzzles. That gives the game a creation-and-sharing dimension alongside its authored content. The experience is a stronger fit for people drawn to puzzle solving and community chambers; those seeking a game focused on larger groups or non-desktop platforms should look elsewhere.
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Portal 2 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action |
| Single-player | Yes |
| Online multiplayer | Yes |
| Controller support | Yes |
| Mod support | Yes |
| Supported OS | Multiple |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Steam Workshop |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | thinkwithportals.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
Portal 2 integrations
Portal 2 lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Steam Workshop
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