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Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
171 months, July 2012 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Portal was released on 10 Oct, 2007.
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15 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Nov 2008 to Jun 2025 · times in UTC
An update has been released for Portal: - Fixed some fire effects not working in some mods.
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal: - Fixed a client crash in particles. - Improvements to main menu layout across all resolutions. - Fixed effects to not produce blood spray when getting shot. - Fixed credits text on PC so ASCII art…
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal - Fixed fire effects in the ending sequence. - Fixed a crash in some mods when picking up a Half-Life 2 weapon. - Fixed a main menu crash in some mods. - Fixed chapter icon scaling in some menus.
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal: - Fixed the executable stack error on Linux.
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal. - Roll back previous update while fixing an endgame crash.
Patch notesAn update has been release for Portal. - Fixed a startup crash on the Linux client.
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal. - Fixed a couple of rare crashes.
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal - Minor code maintenance, no customer-facing changes.
Patch notesPortal with RTX is now available, and it’s free for anyone who owns Portal! To play, you’ll need to go here to add it your library. Developed by NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios, Portal with RTX completely reimagines Portal’s graphics with full…
Erik.PAn update has been released for Portal. - Updated to DXVK version 2.0
Patch notesNVIDIA has announced the new Portal with RTX DLC, free to all current and future owners of Portal. Portal with RTX will release in November 2022 and will be compatible with any GPU capable of ray tracing. The new free DLC, developed by…
Erik.PAn update has been released for Portal. - Fixed UI scaling issues when docking the Steam Deck - Fixed broken control states when external controllers are connected
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal. - Localization updates - Added DXVK cache priming for the Steam Deck
Patch notesAn update has been released for Portal. - Controller and UI work for Steam Deck verification. - Integrated all updates and fixes from the Half-Life 2 code base.
Patch notesWe have released an update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed missing video card configuration files causing lower than expected default settings when running the first time Fixed bug with threads getting lower priority than…
alfredWe have released an update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed missing video card configuration files causing lower than expected default settings when running the first time Fixed bug with threads getting lower priority than…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed bug with threads getting lower priority than expected causing performance issues on OSX and Linux
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed bug with threads getting lower priority than expected causing performance issues on OSX and Linux
alfredWe have started a new Beta for Portal. To access this beta go to the Properties page for Portal and use the Beta tab to opt-in. To opt-out use the same tab. Changes in this update are: Fixed slow game movement when sv_alternateticks is…
alfredWe have started a new Beta for Portal. To access this beta go to the Properties page for Portal and use the Beta tab to opt-in. To opt-out use the same tab. Changes in this update are: Fixed slow game movement when sv_alternateticks is…
alfredWe have updated the public release of Portal. This update contains all the changes from the recent beta, thanks to the whole community for their help with testing and suggesting new features. Changes in this update are: Converted Portal to…
alfredWe have updated the public release of Portal. This update contains all the changes from the recent beta, thanks to the whole community for their help with testing and suggesting new features. Changes in this update are: Converted Portal to…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed save game corruption
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed save game corruption
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Added SDK tools in the bin folder Fixed save game corruption under Linux Fixed buttons being lit incorrectly under Mac OS X
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Added SDK tools in the bin folder Fixed save game corruption under Linux Fixed buttons being lit incorrectly under Mac OS X
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed audio sometimes being cut off when using non-english audio Fixed occasional save game corruption when running under Linux and Mac OS X Fixed crash if you changed…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed audio sometimes being cut off when using non-english audio Fixed occasional save game corruption when running under Linux and Mac OS X Fixed crash if you changed…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed scenes in games very rarely not playing, preventing forward progress in a level Fixed advanced chambers not unlocking after finishing the game Fixed rendering…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed scenes in games very rarely not playing, preventing forward progress in a level Fixed advanced chambers not unlocking after finishing the game Fixed rendering…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: * Fixed save game corruption when running under Linux
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed save game corruption when running under Linux
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: * Fixed Bonus maps entries not appearing under Linux ;* Fixed Closed Captions not working correclty under Linux ;* Fixed crash on some level transitions if you were…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed Bonus maps entries not appearing under Linux Fixed Closed Captions not working correclty under Linux Fixed crash on some level transitions if you were carrying a…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: * Fixed game issue when loading from older save files ;* Fixed 360 controller not mapping correctly under Linux or OSX ;* Fixed Bonus maps not being available ;* Fixed…
alfredWe have released a Beta update for Portal. Changes in this update are: Fixed game issue when loading from older save files Fixed 360 controller not mapping correctly under Linux or OSX Fixed Bonus maps not being available Fixed closed…
alfredPortal is now available as a Beta. This beta adds Linux support and converts the game to the new Steam Content delivery system. This beta involves significant changes for all platforms and your testing is appreciated, please report any bugs…
alfredPortal is now available as a Beta. This beta adds Linux support and converts the game to the new Steam Content delivery system. This beta involves significant changes for all platforms and your testing is appreciated, please report any bugs…
alfredHalf-Life 2 and Portal are nominated for Game of the Decade. The winner will be named tonight on Spike TV's VGA Award Show. Click here to vote .
SZHalf-Life 2 and Portal are nominated for Game of the Decade. The winner will be named tonight on Spike TV's VGA Award Show. Click here to vote.
SZHere’s a small collection of Portal music videos featuring original songs, unique covers, and inspired visual interpretations of Still Alive. Taste the Cake An excellent rap video that tells the tale of Chell's visit to Aperture…
PersonGuyHere’s a small collection of Portal music videos featuring original songs, unique covers, and inspired visual interpretations of Still Alive. Taste the Cake An excellent rap video that tells the tale of Chell's visit to Aperture…
PersonGuyThese musicians have created some excellent Portal-inspired songs spanning a vast range of styles. Wearethemassacre – “Into Your Heart” What better way to respond to GLaDOS's “Still Alive” than a musical love ballad? Nathan Pinard – “We…
PersonGuyThese musicians have created some excellent Portal-inspired songs spanning a vast range of styles. Wearethemassacre – “Into Your Heart” What better way to respond to GLaDOS's “Still Alive” than a musical love ballad? Nathan Pinard – “We…
PersonGuyHave you ever wanted to see portals interact with the world outside of Aperture Science? These Portal-inspired short films depict the many ways to use (and abuse) the power. Portal SPOOF! Why do cake-filled dreams always end with infinite…
PersonGuyHave you ever wanted to see portals interact with the world outside of Aperture Science? These Portal-inspired short films depict the many ways to use (and abuse) the power. Portal SPOOF! Why do cake-filled dreams always end with infinite…
PersonGuyThese Portal themed custom PCs were created by extra tech-savvy fans: This Weighted Compaion PC was build with scrap pieces of acrylic and a spare week. A month of work went into this replica of the computers terminals found behind the…
PersonGuyThese Portal themed custom PCs were created by extra tech-savvy fans: This Weighted Compaion PC was build with scrap pieces of acrylic and a spare week. A month of work went into this replica of the computers terminals found behind the…
PersonGuyThese crafty Portal fans have created some triumphant projects for the good of all of us: The cake is a cookie! These deliciously moist cookies take only 15 minutes to bake and require no fish-shaped crackers, candies, or solid waste. This…
PersonGuyThese crafty Portal fans have created some triumphant projects for the good of all of us: The cake is a cookie! These deliciously moist cookies take only 15 minutes to bake and require no fish-shaped crackers, candies, or solid waste. This…
PersonGuyEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Portal with RTX | Windows | 08 Dec 2022 |
| Portal Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 24 Sep 2014 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | hl2.exe | -game portal -steam | windows | |
| Launch | hl2.sh | -game portal -steam | macos | |
| Launch | hl2.sh | -game portal -steam | linux | |
| Portal with RTX | PortalRTX\hl2.exe | -game portal_rtx -steam | windows | needs DLC 2012840 |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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gameinstall | portal/save | *.sav |
gameinstall | portal/save | bonus_maps_data.bmd |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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