Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Borderlands 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Borderlands 2 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Borderlands 2 on a map
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24 games have both
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The short version
- Closest match: Borderlands Game of the Year, which made by the same studio, Gearbox Software.
- Borderlands 2 is tagged Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op, Looter Shooter, FPS, RPG by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 7 are from the same studio: Borderlands Game of the Year, Borderlands, Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, Battleborn, Borderlands 3, Duke Nukem Forever, BioShock Infinite.
Why players value Borderlands 2
The five things Steam players tag Borderlands 2 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Loot
- Shooter
- Action
- Multiplayer
- Co-op
| Reception | on Steam (90% of 312,170) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Borderlands Game of the Year
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both open world and science fiction; shares 12 player tags including Looter Shooter, FPS and RPG.
Get ready for the mind blowing insanity! Play as one of four trigger-happy mercenaries and take out everything that stands in your way! With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the...
Borderlands Game of the Year at a glance Released 2023 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 31,877 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 31,877)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 5 of 5 — Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Looter Shooter, FPS, Co-op, RPG, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:Looter ShooterFPSRPGLootShooterOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonComedy
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Borderlands
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction; shares 12 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2009).
Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora.
Borderlands at a glance Released 2009 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 81% positive of 27,781 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 27,781)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 5 of 5 — Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonLootOnline Co-OpRPGDark HumorLooter Shooter
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Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction; shares 12 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora.
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced at a glance Released 2023 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 81% positive of 27,784 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 27,784)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 5 of 5 — Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonLootOnline Co-OpRPGDark HumorLooter Shooter
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Battleborn
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
FREE PVP TRIAL AVAILABLE NOW! A tremendous band of badass heroes fight to protect the universe’s very last star from a mysterious evil in this Hero Shooter by the creators of Borderlands.
Battleborn at a glance Released 2016 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 63% positive of 9,719 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (63% of 9,719)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Hero Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, MOBA — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonComedySci-fiFunnyOnline Co-OpAction RPG
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Borderlands 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both open world; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Looter Shooter and FPS.
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.
Borderlands 3 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 81% positive of 163,776 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (81% of 163,776)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 5 of 5 — Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: RPG, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, FPS, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Borderlands 2:RPGLooter ShooterFPSOnline Co-OpLootShooterFirst-PersonComedy
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The Outer Worlds
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Action RPG, RPG and FPS.
The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.
The Outer Worlds at a glance Released 2020 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 82% positive of 28,294 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (82% of 28,294)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: Open World, Action RPG, RPG, Exploration, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:Action RPGRPGFPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterComedyFunny
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Duke Nukem Forever
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Comedy; released around the same time (2011).
The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!
Duke Nukem Forever at a glance Released 2011 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 69% positive of 11,615 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: (69% of 11,615)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 3 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Nudity, Shooter, Aliens — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterComedyFirst-PersonSci-fiFunnyDark HumorMemes
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Defiance
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Looter Shooter, RPG and Shooter; released around the same time (2014).
Join the futuristic online open-world shooter where thousands of players scour a transformed Earth competing for alien technology.
Defiance at a glance Released 2014 Studio Trion Worlds Player sentiment 77% positive of 12,617 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (77% of 12,617)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Looter Shooter, Open World, Action, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:Looter ShooterRPGShooterSci-fiFPSOnline Co-OpFirst-Person
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including RPG, First-Person and FPS; released around the same time (2010).
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas at a glance Released 2010 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,194 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,194)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands 2:RPGFirst-PersonFPSSci-fiAction RPGShooter
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Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including RPG, First-Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2009).
Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 56,132 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (82% of 56,132)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:RPGFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSShooterAction RPG
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 428,604)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:RPGShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSAction RPG
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including RPG, First-Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2008).
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (81% of 22,174)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Singleplayer, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:RPGFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSShooterAction RPG
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EVERSPACE 2
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Loot and Looter Shooter.
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.
EVERSPACE 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio ROCKFISH Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 13,004 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (86% of 13,004)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 3 of 5 — Loot, Shooter, Action
Why players like it: Shooter, Space, Loot, Exploration, Looter Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:ShooterLootLooter ShooterAction RPGCombatRPGSci-fi
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Sanctum 2
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2013).
Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
Sanctum 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 14,389 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 14,389)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Tower Defense, FPS, Co-op, Strategy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSSci-fiOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonShooterCombatFunnyRPG
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Shadow Warrior 2
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Looter Shooter, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).
Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.
Shadow Warrior 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Flying Wild Hog Player sentiment 87% positive of 28,173 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (87% of 28,173)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 5 of 5 — Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Action, Gore, Looter Shooter, FPS, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:Looter ShooterFPSShooterFirst-PersonComedyLootFunnyMemes
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Tribes: Ascend
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2012).
This edition packages weapon DLC from ten previous expansions as well new featured content.
Tribes: Ascend at a glance Released 2012 Studio Hi-Rez Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 8,582 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (81% of 8,582)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterSci-fiFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpRPG
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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2012).
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
PlanetSide 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rogue Planet Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 74,813 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (80% of 74,813)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterSci-fiFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpRPG
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RAGE
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2011).
Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!
RAGE at a glance Released 2011 Studio id Software Player sentiment 78% positive of 18,288 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 18,288)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiRPGOnline Co-Op
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Atomic Heart
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi.
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Atomic Heart at a glance Released 2023 Studio Mundfish Player sentiment 81% positive of 51,598 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 51,598)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: Sexual Content, FPS, Horror, Singleplayer, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterSci-fiFirst-PersonAction RPGRPG
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Destiny 2
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including Looter Shooter, FPS and Shooter.
Explore the mysteries of Sol and experience exhilirating first-person shooter combat in Destiny 2. Unlock powerful abilities and collect unique gear across story missions, co-op, and PvP modes.
Destiny 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bungie Player sentiment 79% positive of 661,549 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (79% of 661,549)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 5 of 5 — Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Open World, Multiplayer, Looter Shooter, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:Looter ShooterFPSShooterLootFirst-PersonSci-fi
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BioShock 2
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 6 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Shooter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).
Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.
BioShock 2 at a glance Released 2010 Studio 2K Marin Player sentiment 89% positive of 14,964 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 14,964)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 3 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiRPGAction RPG
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Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Comedy and Shooter; released around the same time (2013).
Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.
Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon at a glance Released 2013 Studio Ubisoft Montreal Player sentiment 87% positive of 19,720 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (87% of 19,720)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: FPS, 1980s, Comedy, Open World, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSComedyShooterSci-fiFunnyFirst-Person
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The Lab
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including First-Person, Funny and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
The Lab at a glance Released 2016 Studio Valve Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,671 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 6,671)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 3 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands 2:First-PersonFunnySci-fiFPSShooterMemes
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BioShock Infinite
Why it matched: made by the same studio, 2K; both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2013).
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite at a glance Released 2013 Studio 2K Player sentiment 93% positive of 145,518 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (93% of 145,518)
Matches Borderlands 2 on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Action
Why players like it: FPS, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer, Steampunk — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands 2: $7.49 — $12.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiRPG
Common questions
What game is most like Borderlands 2?
Borderlands Game of the Year, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Gearbox Software. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Borderlands 2" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Borderlands 2. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Borderlands 2 do?
Borderlands Game of the Year, Borderlands, Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, Battleborn, Borderlands 3, Duke Nukem Forever, BioShock Infinite are also from Gearbox Software, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.