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We filtered the 35 games similar to Shadow Warrior 2 down to the 26 that fit the “Adventure” category. Borderlands 2, Borderlands and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Warrior 2.

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

#1Borderlands 286 #2Borderlands82 #3Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel78 #4Dead Island 248 #5Borderlands 387

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26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow Warrior 2. Each one has been evaluated across 22 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

86

Borderlands 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen 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 offline, while skipping puzzle design

82

Borderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen 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 post-apocalyptic world, offline and online features, while skipping puzzle design

#3Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

78

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill TreeFirst 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: strong narrative focus, setting space and online features, while skipping puzzle design

#4Dead Island 2

48

Dead Island 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 26KIGDB74· 6OC75· 159

Year 2023Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Shadow Warrior 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Borderlands 3

87

Borderlands 3

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkOpen 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 strong narrative focus and online features, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

85

Outriders

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen 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, post-apocalyptic world and online features, while skipping puzzle design

#7Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

82

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeMagicLootSkill 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 fantasy world, offline and online features, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

77

Destiny 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill 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 strong narrative focus, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Straimium Immortaly

76

Straimium Immortaly

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedProceduralSci-FiExplorationLootPixel Art

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 puzzle design

#10Tom Clancy's The Division 2

74

Tom Clancy's The Division 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen 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 strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

74

Noita

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedMagicProceduralOpen WorldExplorationLootPixel Art

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 puzzle design

Steam GOG itch.io

#12Neon Curves Racing

73

Neon Curves Racing

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloRangedMeleeProceduralLootExplorationSkill TreePixel Art

Steam👍 86%· 24KRAWG👍 52%· 142MC78IGDB90· 1

Year 2020Dev Veewo Games · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of looter shooters: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

#13Tom Clancy's The Division

73

Tom Clancy's The Division

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen 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 puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

48

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeMagicRangedDarkExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5

Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping first-person shooting

#15The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

51

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedDarkLootSkill Tree

IGDB75· 2

Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping first-person shooting

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Dungeon Siege II

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