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We filtered the 26 games similar to Borderlands 3 down to the 14 that fit the “Ranged” category. Borderlands 2, Shadow Warrior 2 and Destiny 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Borderlands 3.

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter
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NarrativeDarkSoloCo-op
Year 2019Dev 2K

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Borderlands 3 is Borderlands 2 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow Warrior 2 and Destiny 2 follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like Borderlands 3

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Borderlands 3. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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 2
RPGLooter 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

Shadow Warrior 2
RPGLooter 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

Destiny 2
RPGLooter 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

Noita
RPGLooter 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

Straimium Immortaly
RPGLooter 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

Neon Curves Racing
RPGLooter 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

Lord of the Rings: War in the North
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Borderlands 3: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping first-person shooting

The Elder Scrolls® Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54
Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Borderlands 3, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings MMO world and community, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping first-person shooting

The Haunted: Hells Reach
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeRangedDark
Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51
Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

Red Dead Redemption 2
RPGAction RPGThird-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

Dying Light
RPGAction RPGFirst-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

Palworld
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 94%· 421KRAWG👍 69%· 142OC71· 22
Year 2024Dev PocketpairPlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Borderlands 3, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and third-person shooting, while skipping first-person shooting

Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineRangedMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Borderlands 3: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with MMO world and community, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping first-person shooting

Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationLootFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with MMO world and community, sandbox freedom and action RPG combat, while skipping first-person shooting

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