Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel 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 18 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Borderlands 3 and Borderlands lead the list, with Tom Clancy's The Division 2 reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel special.

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The closest game to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is Tom Clancy's The Division 2 — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Borderlands 3 and Borderlands follow close behind.

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52 similar games found

#1Tom Clancy's The Division 2

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Tom Clancy's The Division 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree

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 action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Borderlands 3

88

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Borderlands 3

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

86

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Borderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill TreeFirst 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 offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Borderlands 2

85

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Borderlands 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeOpen 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, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

iRank71

Outriders

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill Tree

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 action RPG combat

#6Tom Clancy's The Division

86

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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 action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

85

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeLootSkill TreeFirst 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 action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

83

iRank76

Destiny 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExplorationLootSkill TreeFirst 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, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Shadow Warrior 2

78

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Shadow Warrior 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill TreeFirst 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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

65

iRank84

Noita

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeOpen 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 action RPG combat

Steam GOG itch.io

#11Straimium Immortaly

55

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Straimium Immortaly

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-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 action RPG combat

#12Star Wars: The Old Republic

52

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceSkill TreeExploration

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: MMO world and community, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#13Mass Effect 3

53

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Mass Effect 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceSkill Tree

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

#14Monster Hunter Rise

52

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Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExploration

Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223

Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with JRPG narrative and systems, survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#15The Outer Worlds

52

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The Outer Worlds

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExplorationSkill TreeLootFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB86· 15OC83· 215

Year 2019Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Private DivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter.

≠ Missing: multiplayer gameplay.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: The closest game to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is Tom Clancy's The Division 2, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: The three closest games to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel are: 1. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 (89/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Borderlands 3 (88/100, 15 shared attributes) 3. Borderlands (86/100, 16 shared attributes). All share Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Borderlands 3 similar to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: Yes, very much so — Borderlands 3 scores 88/100 similarity to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. They share 15 attributes, including deep RPG systems and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: The best RPG games similar to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel are Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Borderlands 3, Borderlands and Borderlands 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel attributes like deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting.
How is similarity to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel calculated?: We compare Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel against every game in our catalog using 18 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: The Pre-Sequel experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: Yes — Destiny 2 is free and scores well on similarity to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.