Grand Theft Auto V vs Portal 2

The comparison

Grand Theft Auto V and Portal 2 are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Grand Theft Auto V for engaging story mode, and Portal 2 for story and writing.

As of Jun 23, 2026, Grand Theft Auto V is rated 88% positive on Steam (2,063,788 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (66 critic reviews); Portal 2 is rated 99% positive on Steam (461,067 reviews), and 95/100 on Metacritic (66 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.

Grand Theft Auto V

88% positiveSteam
2,063,788reviews
97/100Metacritic
66critic reviews
Praise
  • engaging story mode (12)
  • mod support (8)
  • fun online multiplayer (7)
  • open world freedom (7)
Complaints
  • poor customer support (4)
  • account access issues (4)
  • game crashes (2)
  • anti-cheat software concerns (2)

Portal 2

99% positiveSteam
461,067reviews
95/100Metacritic
66critic reviews
Praise
  • story and writing (16)
  • puzzle design quality (15)
  • humor and dialogue (12)
  • holds up over time (10)
Complaints
  • no sequel available (3)
  • some levels very difficult (2)
  • hard-to-complete achievements (1)
  • tonal shift from original (1)
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