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We filtered the 14 games similar to Borderlands 2 down to the 9 that fit the “Online” category. Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Trine Enchanted Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Borderlands 2.

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter
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MultiplayerCo-op
Year 2012Dev Aspyr Media

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Within the “Online” category, the closest game to Borderlands 2 is Borderlands — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Trine Enchanted Edition follow close behind.

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The best online games like Borderlands 2

9 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.

Borderlands
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 32KIGDB80· 8
Year 2009Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, post-apocalyptic world and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
RPGLooter Shooter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineOnlineMeleeLootFirst Person
Steam👍 71%· 24KIGDB76· 7OC78· 149
Year 2022Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

Trine Enchanted Edition
RPGAction 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

Borderlands 3
RPGLooter 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

Destiny 2
RPGLooter 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

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
RPGLooter Shooter
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53
Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting space and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

Outriders
RPGLooter Shooter
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExploration
Steam👍 67%· 61KIGDB78· 12OC73· 147
Year 2021Dev People Can Fly · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Tom Clancy's The Division
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationLoot
Steam👍 71%· 96KIGDB80· 22OC79· 119
Year 2016Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Tom Clancy's The Division 2
RPGLooter Shooter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLoot
Steam👍 79%· 34KIGDB85· 15OC83· 160
Year 2019Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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