7 Ranged games like Borderlands 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 14 games similar to Borderlands 2 down to the 7 that fit the “Ranged” category. Borderlands 3, Shadow Warrior 2 and Destiny 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Borderlands 2.

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

The best ranged games like Borderlands 2

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Borderlands 2. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Borderlands 3

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 163KRAWG👍 75%· 976MC83OC81· 143

Year 2019Dev 2K · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 28KRAWG👍 61%· 608MC78IGDB78· 17OC77· 80

Year 2016Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of looter shooters: deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 646KRAWG👍 58%· 2.7KMC82IGDB82· 25OC84· 196

Year 2017Dev Bungie · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the looter shooters cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam Epic Xbox

#4Noita

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationLoot

Steam👍 95%· 87KRAWG👍 78%· 296MC76IGDB81· 2OC79· 21

Year 2020Dev Nolla GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the looter shooters cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and precision platforming, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG itch.io

#5Straimium Immortaly

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiExplorationLoot

Steam👍 90%· 173

Year 2016Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloRangedMeleeLootExploration

Steam👍 86%· 24KRAWG👍 52%· 142MC78IGDB90· 1

Year 2020Dev Veewo Games · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of looter shooters: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Trine Enchanted Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeRanged

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Borderlands 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping first-person shooting

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Steam GOG Epic

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