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Portal 2

Portal 2

AppID: 620
Developer: Valve
Publisher: Valve
Apr 18, 2011

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

15.4M

Total Reviews

440.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$55,541,871

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$154,134,461
Regional Pricing (15%)-$23,120,169
Discounts (25%)-$32,753,573
Est. Refunds (5%)-$4,913,036
Steam Fee (30%)-$28,004,305
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$9,801,507
Net Revenue (Est.)$55,541,871

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Portal 2 generated?

Since its release, Portal 2 is estimated to have generated approximately $154,134,461 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $55,541,871.

How many copies has Portal 2 sold?

We estimate Portal 2 has sold approximately 15.4M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $154,134,461 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Portal 2 use?

Portal 2 was developed using the Source Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Portal 2?

The estimated development cost for Portal 2 was around $50 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Portal 2?

The development team size for Portal 2 varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 40-50 core developers - Development (2008-2011)
  • Around 70-80 people - Full team including QA and support

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
99% Positive 1% Negative

Positive

435.1K

Negative

5.8K

Game Information

Game Engine

Source Engine

Production Cost

Portal 2 (2011)

$50 million

Team Size

Development (2008-2011)

Approximately 40-50 core developers

Full team including QA and support

Around 70-80 people

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 440.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 15.4M
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $154,134,461

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$23,120,169
Discounts (25%) -$32,753,573
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$4,913,036
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$28,004,305
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$9,801,507
Net Revenue $55,541,871

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 435.1K (99%)
Negative Reviews 5.8K (1%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 440.8K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 99%

Game Details

Full Name

Portal 2

Steam App ID

620

Type

Game

Developers

Valve

Publishers

Valve

Release Date

Apr 18, 2011

Additional Details

Game Engine

Source Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Portal 2 (2011)

$50 million

Team Size

Development (2008-2011)

Approximately 40-50 core developers

Full team including QA and support

Around 70-80 people