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Portal 2

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck

PlatformWindows PC · Linux
HandheldSteam Deck Verified, so it should run well on handheld PCs like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
ControlsFull controller support. Plays well on a gamepad or keyboard and mouse.
Play styleSingle-player · Co-op · Online co-op
Portal 2 cover art
$9.99$9.99

Best current price at Steam

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  • It is not on sale right now.
  • Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.

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A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.

Buy at Steam for $9.99

Lowest price ever: $0.99 (June 2019)

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Price history

Price history chart. Lowest recorded $0.99 on 2019-06-25. Current best price $9.99. Tracked from 2019-06-25 to 2026-11-10.$0$3$6$9$12Usual $9.99Jun 25, 2019Mar 3, 2023Nov 10, 2026
Lowest Current best price. Chart starts at the lowest price ever recorded and fills in every day from our own price checks. Lowest on chart: $0.99. Earliest point: June 25, 2019.

Compare stores

StorePriceUsual
Steam$9.99$9.99Buy

Trailer and screenshots

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Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.

Categories

ActionAdventureSingle-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVSteam Trading CardsFamily Sharing

Details

DeveloperValve
PublisherValve
ReleasedApr 18, 2011
Metacritic95 / 100
Languages27: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish and more

PC requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7 / Vista / XP-
Processor3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)-
Memory2 GB RAM-
GraphicsVideo 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).-
DirectXVersion 9.0c-
Storage8 GB available space-
Sound CardDirectX 9.0c compatible-

Best gear for Portal 2

How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.

Co-op and multiplayerAction

Best way to play

Works best onWindows PC · Steam Deck (Verified) · Linux
Best controlsController
Best screen1440p monitor, curved for immersion
Best soundHeadset with a mic for voice chat

Recommended gear

Microphone

Best value

FIFINE AmpliGame AM8 USB/XLR Microphone

For crisp voice chat or streaming Portal 2, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.

See price on AmazonUpgrade pickHyperX QuadCast S

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Questions

What is the lowest price ever for Portal 2?

The lowest recorded price is $0.99 in June 2019.

Is Portal 2 on sale right now?

The best current price we found is $9.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $9.99.

Should I buy Portal 2 now or wait?

Wait. Wait. $9.99 is 909% above its lowest price on record ($0.99). It is not on sale right now. Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.