# Games like Portal 2

> The closest matches to Portal 2: Portal, The Talos Principle, Superliminal, Viewfinder, and It Takes Two. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Portal](https://imho.run/games/400/portal) — Shares portal manipulation with Portal 2. 81,472 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400/)
2. [The Talos Principle](https://imho.run/games/257510/the-talos-principle) — Same challenging mood as Portal 2. 16,978 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257510/)
3. [Superliminal](https://imho.run/games/1049410/superliminal) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Portal 2. 13,972 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049410/)
4. [Viewfinder](https://imho.run/games/1382070/viewfinder) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Dark Humor, like Portal 2. 5,844 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1382070/)
5. [It Takes Two](https://imho.run/games/1426210/it-takes-two) — Shares co op puzzle solving with Portal 2. 46,479 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426210/)
6. [Split Fiction](https://imho.run/games/2001120/split-fiction) — Also 3D Platformer, like Portal 2. 22,209 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2001120/)
7. [Supraland](https://imho.run/games/813630/supraland) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Portal 2. 4,824 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813630/)
8. [Human Fall Flat](https://imho.run/games/477160/human-fall-flat) — A frequent pick in Portal 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 30,421 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/477160/)
9. [BattleBlock Theater®](https://imho.run/games/238460/battleblock-theater) — Same funny mood as Portal 2. 23,467 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238460/)
10. [Trine 2: Complete Story](https://imho.run/games/35720/trine-2-complete-story) — A frequent pick in Portal 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 5,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35720/)
11. [Half-Life 2](https://imho.run/games/220/half-life-2) — A frequent pick in Portal 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 88,441 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220/)
12. [Carry The Glass](https://imho.run/games/3263320/carry-the-glass) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Portal 2. 666 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3263320/)
13. [Psychonauts 2](https://imho.run/games/607080/psychonauts-2) — Also 3D Platformer, like Portal 2. 8,228 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/)
14. [PHOGS!](https://imho.run/games/850320/phogs) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Portal 2. 485 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/850320/)
15. [Left 4 Dead 2](https://imho.run/games/550/left-4-dead-2) — Same funny mood as Portal 2. 226,496 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/550/)
16. [Spelunky 2](https://imho.run/games/418530/spelunky-2) — Same challenging mood as Portal 2. 13,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418530/)
17. [BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition](https://imho.run/games/269670/badland-game-of-the-year-edition) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Portal 2. 651 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269670/)
18. [KeyWe](https://imho.run/games/1242980/keywe) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Portal 2. 981 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1242980/)
19. [The Cave](https://imho.run/games/221810/the-cave) — A frequent pick in Portal 2 players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,377 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221810/)
20. [Bridge Constructor Portal](https://imho.run/games/684410/bridge-constructor-portal) — Shares physics simulation with Portal 2. 2,456 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/684410/)
21. [Chained Together](https://imho.run/games/2567870/chained-together) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Portal 2. 19,650 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2567870/)
22. [Borderlands 2](https://imho.run/games/49520/borderlands-2) — A frequent pick in Portal 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 122,109 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49520/)
23. [POSTAL 2](https://imho.run/games/223470/postal-2) — Also Dark Humor, like Portal 2. 42,176 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223470/)
24. [Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/435150/divinity-original-sin-2-definitive-edition) — Same challenging mood as Portal 2. 82,468 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/435150/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=620&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=620&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=620
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/620
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Portal 2

Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle game released by Valve in 2011. Players navigate physics-defying test chambers using portal-manipulation mechanics across a narrative-driven campaign. The game supports local co-op puzzle-solving and includes a custom-level-creation system. It runs verified on Steam Deck at a price of $9.99 USD. Reviewers report a 99% positive reception from over 169,000 Steam reviews. Players describe the experience as challenging and comedic, highlighting characters like Wheatley as memorable and noting that the co-op campaign is a standout feature. The modding potential has been described as nearly limitless, with the portal puzzles encouraging creative thinking.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 620
- **Developer:** Valve
- **Publisher:** Valve
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Captions available, Commentary available, Stats, Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Apr 18, 2011
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 95
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/620/portal-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=620&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/620/)
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