On June 11, 2025,Portal 2was released for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. The originalPortalwas released on the Orange Box, a package ofgreat Valve games together in one place. However, whilePortalwas more of a tech demo than a full-fledged experience,Portal 2came with more depth in its story that is still remembered to this day. Meanwhile, its co-op experience goes down as an all-time favorite for many, and those fans are celebrating the game’s 10th birthday.
Portal 2is a game that sticks with those who play it. Because of the amazing puzzle design, gripping story, and brilliant co-op, the game is one that is not easily forgotten. Now, 10 years later, fans are taking to Twitter to remember one of the classic games of its generation.
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The Game Awards Twitter page was one of the first to congratulatePortal 2for its big day; with some birthday cake of course.Portalis home to one of the earliest big Internet memes, “The Cake was a Lie,” and many are referencing that with artwork, cake emojis, and more.
Even games outside ofPortalhave been making cake references, such asAssassin’s Creed Valhallamaking aPortalcake jokejust last year.Portal 2being 10 years old is hard to believe considering how present it still is in modern pop culture, so it feels like the game deserves to enjoy a nice slice of birthday cake.
Even though2011 was one of the best years in gaminghistory generally,Portal 2sticks out as one of the big reasons why. The game has a score of 95 on Metacritic, which makes the game one of the highest-rated games ever on the site. Based on the Twitter responses from fans, it seems that players still remember the game very fondly.
From the game’s frantic opening to its breathtaking finish,Portal 2is filled with twists and turns. One of the things that makes it so special is that it feels like an evolving game, as Wheatley’s navigation in the early stages of the game is very different from the 1950s-era Cave Johnson recordings (voiced by actor J. K. Simmons) during the second act of the game. There is a reason thatmany rememberPortal 2as one of the best games of 2011.
Along with this celebration, many are also hoping that Valve will eventually makePortal 3.Time will tell if that becomes a reality, but for now - 10 years after its release - many are simply happy about the joy thatPortal 2gave them.
Portal 2is available now on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
