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Outriders is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Borderlands, Borderlands 3 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel lead the list, with Borderlands reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Outriders special.

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The closest game to Outriders is Borderlands — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Borderlands 3 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel follow close behind.

#1Borderlands94 #2Borderlands 388 #3Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel88 #4Borderlands 285 #5Tom Clancy's The Division 285

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Games like Outriders

55 similar games found

94

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Borderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticLootExplorationSkill Tree

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, offline and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

#2Borderlands 3

88

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Borderlands 3

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiLootExploration

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 strong narrative focus, ranged combat and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

88

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill Tree

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, strong narrative focus and setting space, while skipping third-person shooting

#4Borderlands 2

85

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Borderlands 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExploration

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 third-person shooting

#5Tom Clancy's The Division 2

85

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Tom Clancy's The Division 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

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 survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Shadow Warrior 2

85

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Shadow Warrior 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill Tree

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 third-person shooting

#7Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

85

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeLootSkill Tree

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 third-person shooting

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Tom Clancy's The Division

82

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Tom Clancy's The Division

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticSci-FiExplorationLootThird Person

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 survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

79

iRank76

Destiny 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill TreeThird 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 strong narrative focus, competitive edge and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

Steam Epic Xbox

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 third-person shooting

Steam GOG itch.io

#11Straimium Immortaly

54

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Straimium Immortaly

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeSci-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 third-person shooting

52

iRank86

Grim Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationSkill TreeLoot

Steam👍 94%· 105KRAWG👍 80%· 579MC83IGDB82· 4OC82· 23

Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Outriders: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping shooter

#13Killing Floor 2

51

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Killing Floor 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkPost-ApocalypticSci-FiSkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62

Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Outriders: deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping third-person shooting

Steam Epic Xbox

#14State of Decay 2

53

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State of Decay 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 68KIGDB67· 12OC69· 130

Year 2018Dev Undead Labs · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Like Outriders, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

#15As Dusk Falls

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As Dusk Falls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99

Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Outriders: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Outriders?: The closest game to Outriders is Borderlands, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 16 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 Outriders?: The three closest games to Outriders are: 1. Borderlands (94/100, 16 shared attributes) 2. Borderlands 3 (88/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (88/100, 14 shared attributes). All share Outriders's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Borderlands 3 similar to Outriders?: Yes, very much so — Borderlands 3 scores 88/100 similarity to Outriders. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Outriders?: The best RPG games similar to Outriders are Borderlands, Borderlands 3, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Borderlands 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Outriders attributes like deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting.
How is similarity to Outriders calculated?: We compare Outriders 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 Outriders experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Outriders?: Yes — Destiny 2, Path of Exile and Lost Ark are free and score well on similarity to Outriders. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.