7 Games with a space setting like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel down to the 7 that fit the “Space” category. Destiny 2, Mass Effect 3 and The Outer Worlds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.

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The best games with a space setting like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

7 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.

#1Destiny 2

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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

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

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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#4Star Wars: The Old Republic

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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

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#5LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 106KRAWG👍 77%· 476MC80IGDB82· 21OC79· 70

Year 2015Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and punishing difficulty, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSpaceSci-Fi

Steam👍 73%· 1.5KRAWG👍 51%· 39MC73IGDB78· 2

Year 2005Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, post-apocalyptic world and base building, while skipping shooter

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