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Within the “Online” category, the closest game to Borderlands 3 is Borderlands 2 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Outriders and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel follow close behind.

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The best online games like Borderlands 3

21 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.

#1Borderlands 2

93

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

88

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

#3Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

88

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

86

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

85

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

#6Tom Clancy's The Division 2

84

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

#7Tom Clancy's The Division

82

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

#8Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

82

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

#9Dune: Awakening

51

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

#10Marvel's Avengers

50

Marvel's Avengers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLoot

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Borderlands 3, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

#11Lord of the Rings: War in the North

50

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

#12The Elder Scrolls® Online

49

The Elder Scrolls® Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme 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

#13Gotham Knights

49

Gotham Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Borderlands 3, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, stealth mechanics and skill tree progression, while skipping first-person shooting

Steam Epic Xbox

#14The Haunted: Hells Reach

49

The Haunted: Hells Reach

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

49

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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