Portal 2 vs The Ball
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Portal 2 vs The Ball — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification |
Portal 2
Electronic Arts, Valve
|
The Ball Tripwire Interactive, HognatusGames, NVgames |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 18, 2011 | October 25, 2010 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone 10+ | Adults Only |
| Developer | Valve Software | Teotl Studios, NVGames, HognatusGames |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts, Valve | Tripwire Interactive, HognatusGames, NVgames |
| Official Site | http://www.thinkwithportals.com/ | http://www.theballthegame.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter, Puzzle | Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person | First-person, Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 11 hours | 1 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store | GOG, Steam |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 68 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.6 / 5 (6,108 ratings) | 2.7 / 5 (78 ratings) |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | — | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10/11 Processor: Xeon E5-2620 v3 or similar CPU from other series Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB or similar graphics cards from other series DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: keyboard, mouse, monitor. |
| Recommended Requirements | — | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |