Portal 2 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
The comparison
Portal 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Portal 2 for story and writing, and Red Dead Redemption 2 for emotional story writing.
As of Jun 23, 2026, Portal 2 is rated 99% positive on Steam (461,067 reviews), and 95/100 on Metacritic (66 critic reviews); Red Dead Redemption 2 is rated 92% positive on Steam (887,307 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (109 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
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)
Red Dead Redemption 2
92% positiveSteam
887,307reviews
97/100Metacritic
109critic reviews
Praise
- emotional story writing (11)
- arthur morgan's character (10)
- living open world (5)
- immersive atmosphere (5)
Complaints
- rockstar launcher issues (3)
- account access lockout (2)
- slow opening hours (2)
- technical bugs and glitches (1)