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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel down to the 33 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Borderlands, Borderlands 2 and Shadow Warrior 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.

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NarrativeCo-opSolo
Year 2014Dev 2K Australia

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is Borderlands — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Borderlands 2 and Shadow Warrior 2 follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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
RPGLooter 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

Borderlands 2
RPGLooter 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

Shadow Warrior 2
RPGLooter 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

Mass Effect 3
RPGAction RPGThird-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

The Outer Worlds
RPGAction RPGFirst-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.

Killing Floor 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62
Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Marvel's Avengers
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLoot
Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188
Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction 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

Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings JRPG narrative and systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Star Wars: The Old Republic
RPGMMORPGTheme 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

Champions Online
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSkill TreeExploration
Steam👍 71%· 4.3KRAWG👍 19%· 52MC72IGDB72· 3
Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: MMO world and community, PvP competition and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Skyforge
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill Tree
Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1
Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings MMO world and community, fantasy world and PvP competition, while skipping shooter

Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83
Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · 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, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration
Steam👍 84%· 7.0KIGDB76· 23OC77· 84
Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and offline, while skipping shooter

Monster Hunter Wilds
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill Tree
Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203
Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

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