Unlock the Fun: Top 10 Portal 2 Co-Op Maps You Must Play!

Summary

Portal 2‘s dedicated community creates maps & mods thanks to Valve’s modding support.
Popular user-generated content includes single-player and co-op maps for varying challenges.
Community favorites like Gelocity, This is Teamwork, and Hakuna Matata offer engaging gameplay.

Even though it was launched as far back as 2011, the game “Portal 2” continues to boast an incredibly devoted fan base. This is largely due to the robust modding support that Valve has consistently included in their releases. As a result, community-made levels and modifications for “Portal 2” are still being developed up to the present day. The majority of these mods and user-generated content for “Portal 2” can be easily accessed through the Steam workshop.

One commonly used method for distributing user-created content associated with Portal 2 is through community maps. The map creation tool in Portal 2 is straightforward enough that even players without any modding background can construct a unique custom map using the provided pre-built assets, resulting in some truly remarkable outcomes. Some users even go the extra mile by incorporating their own custom assets and narratives. While many maps are designed for a solo player, there are also numerous co-operative maps that work best when played with a teammate. For fans of Portal 2’s beloved co-op challenges, these are the top community-created co-op maps.

10. Gelocity 1-3

Need For Speed

Creator: Radix
Workshop Link: Gelocity

Simplify the challenge of Portal 2 and instead, compete with friends within the Gelocity community’s custom maps. These innovative maps skillfully employ the velocity gel from Portal 2 to construct racetrack-style courses for players to battle it out on. Contestants can also strategically use the portal gun to gain an edge or throw off their rivals. The Gelocity series offers three main maps, while time trial maps cater specifically to solo players who enjoy the single-player experience of Portal 2.

9. Tricky Triple

Triple Threat

Creator: LateLJ
Workshop Link: Tricky Triple

Unique Cooperative Map: Tricky Triple offers three intricate testing rooms designed to push player skills to the limit. This map is highly acclaimed as the best one-off cooperative map on the workshop, with gamers reporting spending an hour or more solving its complex puzzles together. There are a few hidden gems within it, but no hints about what they might be!

8. This is Teamwork 1-7

Team Building

Creator: DrFauli
Workshop Link: This is Teamwork

These Teamwork maps form a seven-part sequence specifically tailored for cooperative gameplay. What sets these maps apart is their concentration on one or two key puzzle aspects, encouraging players to think creatively and use them effectively. Unlike many other maps, you won’t find portals being used extensively here; instead, the focus lies on alternative mechanics. These maps generally fall within the medium difficulty range, providing a balanced challenge that’s engaging yet not overly taxing to solve.

7. Hakuna Matata 1-6

No Worries

Creator: DrFauli
Workshop Link: Hakuna Matata

DrFauli is well-known for creating numerous maps in the game “Portal 2.” Among their series, one is called Hakuna Matata, consisting of six challenging cooperative maps. Contrary to its carefree name, Hakuna Matata presents a more demanding completion than This is Teamwork. The challenge lies mainly in figuring out puzzle solutions rather than relying on quick reflexes or precise timing. This aspect is sure to delight cooperative players seeking a more intellectually stimulating experience.

6. The Order Of Things 1-14

Everything In Its Place

Creator: Invocare_Ignis
Workshop Link: The Order of Things

The Series of Spaces, comprising a total of fourteen distinct cooperative map packs, is renowned for its grand scale. Each map stands alone as a highly-acclaimed puzzle, yet the cumulative experience of navigating through them with a partner in cooperation surpasses even that provided by Portal 2‘s cooperative mode. Solving these intricate puzzles can prove challenging, particularly when later maps begin to exhibit increased complexity, but seasoned players of Portal 2‘s cooperative mode will find the process immensely satisfying.

5. Chicken Test 1-3

Chicken Game

Creator: ChickenMobile
Workshop Link: Chicken Test

The Chicken Tests are a collection of brief cooperative map levels originally developed in 2011 and still enjoyable to play with a friend now. Unlike the intellectually challenging maps from Portal 2, the Chicken Test maps prioritize precise movements and quick reflexes, often resulting in death by turret which can be quite risky. This could potentially become frustrating for some gamers, but it will definitely appeal to those eager to test their Portal 2 movement abilities.

4. Cubes of Destiny

Trusty Companion Cube

Creator: Donyel
Workshop Link: Cubes of Destiny

The “Cubes of Destiny” game layout is ideal for players seeking to exercise their teamwork and cooperative problem-solving abilities. This unique map primarily emphasizes collaboration and dual-portal synchronization. The “Cubes of Destiny” isn’t an extended map, making it swiftly solvable if the solution is already known. However, figuring out that solution will likely challenge even veteran partners in “Portal 2” cooperative mode, as it may require some time and strategic thinking.

3. Buttons, Elevators And Goo

Exactly What You’d Expect

Creator: Donyel
Workshop Link: Buttons, Elevators and Goo

Donyel has crafted another unique cooperative map. While “Buttons, Elevators and Goo” might not spark immediate excitement, it clearly indicates the elements players will encounter. The strategy primarily involves these elements, but to solve the puzzle, players must apply their expertise in operating co-op portals and figuring out how these features interconnect.

2. Aperture Valentine

Robot Love

Creator: Mevious, sickle, josepezdj, Anna, zivi7
Workshop Link: Aperture Valentine

A collaborative project among multiple map creators, Aperture Valentine is an expansive, imaginatively designed cooperative map within the world of Portal 2. It features a unique narrative and challenges players to demonstrate the authenticity of their robotic workplace romance to GladOs. This is accomplished through engaging co-op puzzle-solving, which falls roughly in the middle of the difficulty scale found in Portal 2. For those craving a more complex challenge, there’s also an advanced version of the map called Aperture Valentine – The Advanced Chambers.

1. Electrophobia 1-3

Co-op Plus Story

Creator: Mevious
Workshop Link: Electrophobia

The Electrophobia maps are among the rare co-op maps designed to narrate a story alongside their teamwork-based gameplay. In these maps, the story revolves around the Fizzlers, which pose a constant threat to robots, a concept that long-time players of Portal 2 can easily understand. The cooperative gameplay in Electrophobia is innovative and demands creative problem-solving rather than relying on precise timing. Overall, the maps are well-crafted, but their collection could be longer.

2025-02-21 07:06