- First release
- Apr 18, 2011
- Publisher
- Valve, Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Source
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox 360
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
You lost your memory, you are alone in a world full of danger, and your mission is survive using your mind. The only way to get out from this hell is.....Hi i'm GLAdOS, and welcome to the amazing world of portal 2, here i will expose you to a lot of tests, and try to k.. help Aperture Science envolve in a new era. Your job is advance in the levels i propose and get better and better, you will have an portal gun to help you, and remember nothing is impossible if you try, and try again and again and again.... The puzzles are waiting for you!Read more
You lost your memory, you are alone in a world full of danger, and your mission is survive using your mind. The only way to get out from this hell is.....Hi i'm GLAdOS, and welcome to the amazing world of portal 2, here i will expose you to a lot of tests, and try to k.. help Aperture Science envolve in a new era. Your job is advance in the levels i propose and get better and better, you will have an portal gun to help you, and remember nothing is impossible if you try, and try again and again and again.... The puzzles are waiting for you!
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Apr 18, 2011
- Mac
- Apr 18, 2011
- PlayStation 3
- Apr 20, 2011
All 8 release dates
- Xbox 360
- Apr 20, 2011
- PlayStation 3
- Apr 22, 2011
- Xbox 360
- Apr 22, 2011
- Linux
- Feb 26, 2014
- Nintendo Switch
- Jun 28, 2022
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 5h
- Main + Extras
- 10h
- Completionist
- 27h
- Game modes
- Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Wiki (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- robots, elves, female protagonist, steam, fairy
… All 28
, female protagonist, steam, fairy, achievements, artificial intelligence, sequel, steam achievements, digital distribution, anthropomorphism, alternate costumes, bink video, motion blur, young protagonist, a.i. companion, male antagonist, xbox one backwards compatibility, dimension travel, linear gameplay, ambient music, first-person platforming, monster capturing, developer commentary, a.i. construct, another world, renderware, avatar awards
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 92
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 5h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 10h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 27h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 391,937 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- LAN co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Singleplayer
- Platformer
- Puzzle
- First-Person
- Dark Humor
- Story Rich
- Puzzle Platformer
- Funny
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- Češtinainterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- Steam Remote Play on phone
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
Voice cast
- Dee Bradley Baker — Atlas
- J. K. Simmons — Cave Johnson
- Alésia Glidewell — Chell
- Ellen McLain — GlaDOS
- Dee Bradley Baker — P-Body
- Stephen Merchant — Wheatley
Credits from Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
Correct or remove a credit (email privacy@critscore.app)Awards
Won
- British Academy Games Award for Best Game — BAFTA Games Awards 2012
- British Academy Games Award for Game Design — BAFTA Games Awards 2012
- British Academy Games Award for Story — BAFTA Games Awards 2012
- Game Developers Choice Award - Best Design — Game Developers Choice Awards 2011
Nominated
- British Academy Games Award for GAME Award — BAFTA Games Awards 2012
- British Academy Games Award for Action Game — BAFTA Games Awards 2012
From Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
Story & setting
Setting
- Set in Aperture Science Enrichment Center
- Set in Moon
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