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We filtered the 50 games similar to Portal 2 down to the 38 that fit the “Melee” category. The Expendabros, Astro Duel 2 and Broforce top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Portal 2.
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Portal 2 is The Expendabros — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Astro Duel 2 and Broforce follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Portal 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
Held in common with Portal 2: melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 2D presentation.
Released 3 years after Portal 2.
Shelved next to Portal 2 for good reason: ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a cyberpunk setting and a top-down view.
Released 13 years after Portal 2.
What brings it close to Portal 2 is melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a casual, approachable feel and pixel art.
Released 4 years after Portal 2.
Genre puts it alongside Portal 2, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
On paper it is what Portal 2 is — ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
It meets Portal 2 on strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is third-person shooting and a space setting.
It predates Portal 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Its point of contact with Portal 2 is ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with sports simulation and open world exploration.
Released 3 years after Portal 2.
The genre is the same as Portal 2’s, and with it melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings competitive edge and 2D presentation.
Released 4 years after Portal 2.
If Portal 2 worked for you because of melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where they diverge is game mode.
Same family as Portal 2: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds co-op play and a first-person view. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
It comes from the same genre as Portal 2 and shares strong narrative focus, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
It predates Portal 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Held in common with Portal 2: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and co-op play. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.
On paper it is what Portal 2 is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
Released 3 years after Portal 2.
It comes from the same genre as Portal 2 and shares strong narrative focus, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds a first-person view and co-op play. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
The genre is the same as Portal 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.
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