93
iRank80
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 81%· 163KRAWG👍 75%· 976MC83OC81· 143
Year 2019Dev 2K · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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More about this game →Borderlands 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, open world exploration and ranged combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 14 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Borderlands 3, Borderlands and Shadow Warrior 2 lead the list, with Borderlands 3 reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Borderlands 2 special.
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iRank87
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 32KIGDB80· 8
Year 2009Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
86
iRank77
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 87%· 28KRAWG👍 61%· 608MC78IGDB78· 17OC77· 80
Year 2016Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
86
iRank76
RPGLooter Shooter
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootFirst Person
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Year 2017Dev Bungie · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
85
iRank77
RPGLooter Shooter
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53
Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
85
iRank74
RPGLooter Shooter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineOnlineMeleeLootFirst Person
Steam👍 71%· 24KIGDB76· 7OC78· 149
Year 2022Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
82
iRank82
RPGLooter Shooter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLoot
Steam👍 79%· 34KIGDB85· 15OC83· 160
Year 2019Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
85
iRank71
RPGLooter Shooter
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExploration
Steam👍 67%· 61KIGDB78· 12OC73· 147
Year 2021Dev People Can Fly · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
83
iRank75
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationLoot
Steam👍 71%· 96KIGDB80· 22OC79· 119
Year 2016Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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75
iRank84
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationLoot
Steam👍 95%· 87KRAWG👍 78%· 296MC76IGDB81· 2OC79· 21
Year 2020Dev Nolla GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC
62
iRank90
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiExplorationLoot
Steam👍 90%· 173
Year 2016Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
58
iRank77
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloRangedMeleeLootExploration
Steam👍 86%· 24KRAWG👍 52%· 142MC78IGDB90· 1
Year 2020Dev Veewo Games · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
48
iRank91
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeRanged
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC
48
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi
Year 1991Dev Capcom
✓ Shared with Borderlands 2: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping first-person shooting
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Borderlands 2?
- The closest game to Borderlands 2 is Borderlands 3, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Borderlands 2?
- The three closest games to Borderlands 2 are: 1. Borderlands 3 (93/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Borderlands (88/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Shadow Warrior 2 (86/100, 15 shared attributes). All share Borderlands 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 14 candidates across 19 dimensions.
- Is Borderlands similar to Borderlands 2?
- Yes, very much so — Borderlands scores 88/100 similarity to Borderlands 2. They share 16 attributes, including deep RPG systems and shooter. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Borderlands 2?
- The best RPG games similar to Borderlands 2 are Borderlands 3, Borderlands, Shadow Warrior 2 and Destiny 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Borderlands 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter.
- How is similarity to Borderlands 2 calculated?
- We compare Borderlands 2 against every game in our catalog using 19 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Borderlands 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Borderlands 2?
- Yes — Destiny 2 is free and scores well on similarity to Borderlands 2. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.