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16 Narrative games like Portal 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Portal 2 down to the 16 that fit the “Narrative” category. Binary Domain, Aliens vs. Predator and Journey to the Savage Planet top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Portal 2.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Portal 2 is Binary Domain — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Aliens vs. Predator and Journey to the Savage Planet follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Portal 2

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

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Binary Domain

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Binary Domain
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 2012Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The genre is the same as Portal 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on co-op play. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100Game mode77Combat55Setting52Visuals0
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Aliens vs. Predator

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Aliens vs. Predator
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2010Dev SEGAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Genre100Visuals100Combat86Game mode78Setting64Tone61
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Journey to the Savage Planet

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Journey to the Savage Planet
Closest on setting
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Typhoon Studios · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If Portal 2 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and Metroidvania exploration.

Released 9 years after Portal 2.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode78Combat54
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STAR WARS Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast
Closest on combat
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2002Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting85Visuals73Game mode51
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Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

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Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2017Dev People Can Fly · Gearbox PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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 combat and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 6 years after Portal 2.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode78Combat55Tone55
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Streets of Rogue

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Streets of Rogue
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloMeleeNarrative
Year 2017Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Portal 2: strong narrative focus, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and pixel art.

Released 6 years after Portal 2.

Genre100Game mode91Tone79Combat37Visuals0
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DOOM 3

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DOOM 3
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2004Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode78Tone62Setting56
8

Quake

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NGL92
Quake
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1996Dev id Software · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode70Tone60Setting51
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Aliens: Colonial Marines

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Aliens: Colonial Marines
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Gearbox Software · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The genre is the same as Portal 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode94Tone58Combat55Setting49
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Killing Floor

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Killing Floor
ShooterFPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals87Game mode68Tone52Setting44
11

Star Fox 64

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Star Fox 64
ShooterFPS
OfflineSoloMultiplayerNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1997Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

It meets Portal 2 on strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and offline play. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: a third-person camera.

It predates Portal 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode82Visuals74
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Max Payne 3

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Max Payne 3
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrative
Year 2012Dev Rockstar New England · Rockstar GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone66Game mode51Visuals0
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPS
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrative
Year 2007Dev IO Interactive · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The genre is the same as Portal 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and offline play. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Tone77Combat55Visuals0
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Quake 4

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Quake 4
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Portal 2, and so does strong narrative focus, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting65Tone59Game mode51
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Fallout 76

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Fallout 76
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Portal 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and online features.

Released 7 years after Portal 2.

Genre100Tone75Visuals74Game mode62Setting39

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