13 Games with a sci-fi setting like Borderlands 3 that you should try

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We filtered the 26 games similar to Borderlands 3 down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Borderlands 2, Outriders and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Borderlands 3.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Borderlands 3

13 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

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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

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

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#3Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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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

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

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

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

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#7Tom Clancy's The Division 2

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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

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#8Tom Clancy's The Division

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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

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#9Straimium Immortaly

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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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 73%· 99K

Year 2022Dev EXBOOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Borderlands 3, expect deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, third-person shooting and roguelike runs, while skipping open world exploration

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