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Borderlands 3 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 26 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Borderlands lead the list, with Borderlands 2 reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Borderlands 3 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

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Year 2019Dev 2K

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The closest game to Borderlands 3 is Borderlands 2 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Borderlands follow close behind.

#1Borderlands 293 #2Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel88 #3Borderlands85 #4Shadow Warrior 287 #5Outriders88

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Games like Borderlands 3

26 similar games found

#1Borderlands 2

93

iRank85

Borderlands 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 311KRAWG👍 79%· 3.3KMC89IGDB81· 17OC86· 23

Year 2012Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, action RPG combat and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

#2Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

88

iRank77

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen 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: action RPG combat, setting space and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

85

iRank87

Borderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen 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 action RPG combat, post-apocalyptic world and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Shadow Warrior 2

87

iRank77

Shadow Warrior 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkOpen 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, action RPG combat and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

iRank71

Outriders

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkOpen 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, post-apocalyptic world and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

86

iRank76

Destiny 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 competitive edge, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Tom Clancy's The Division 2

84

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Tom Clancy's The Division 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Tom Clancy's The Division

82

iRank75

Tom Clancy's The Division

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 sandbox freedom, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

82

iRank74

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeLootFirst 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 offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Epic Xbox

69

iRank84

Noita

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedOpen 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 shooter

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam GOG itch.io

#11Straimium Immortaly

60

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Straimium Immortaly

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeSci-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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

#12Neon Curves Racing

55

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Neon Curves Racing

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 strong narrative focus

#13Red Dead Redemption 2

49

iRank93

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Borderlands 3: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Dune: Awakening

51

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Dune: Awakening

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 70%· 76KIGDB89· 4OC81· 65

Year 2025Dev FuncomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Borderlands 3, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: MMO world and community and visual third person, while skipping first-person shooting

49

iRank83

Dying Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 486KRAWG👍 84%· 1.4KMC74IGDB72· 17OC74· 117

Year 2015Dev Techland · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Borderlands 3: deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Borderlands 3?: The closest game to Borderlands 3 is Borderlands 2, 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 3?: The three closest games to Borderlands 3 are: 1. Borderlands 2 (93/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (88/100, 15 shared attributes) 3. Borderlands (85/100, 15 shared attributes). All share Borderlands 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 26 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel similar to Borderlands 3?: Yes, very much so — Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel scores 88/100 similarity to Borderlands 3. They share 15 attributes, including deep RPG systems and shooter. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Borderlands 3?: The best RPG games similar to Borderlands 3 are Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Borderlands and Shadow Warrior 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Borderlands 3 attributes like deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter.
How is similarity to Borderlands 3 calculated?: We compare Borderlands 3 against every game in our catalog using 17 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 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Borderlands 3?: Yes — Destiny 2 is free and scores well on similarity to Borderlands 3. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.