Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Borderlands (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Borderlands 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 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 Enhanced, which made by the same studio, Gearbox Software.
- Borderlands is tagged FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot, Online Co-Op, Action, 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.
- 6 are from the same studio: Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, Borderlands Game of the Year, Borderlands 2, Duke Nukem Forever, Battleborn, Borderlands 3.
Why players value Borderlands
The five things Steam players tag Borderlands 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.
- FPS
- Co-op
- Shooter
- First-Person
- Loot
| Reception | on Steam (81% of 27,781) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install |
| Price | $29.99 |
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 Enhanced
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 15 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 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot
Why players like it: FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSShooterFirst-PersonLootOnline Co-OpRPGDark HumorLooter Shooter
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Borderlands Game of the Year
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction; shares 13 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 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot
Why players like it: Looter Shooter, FPS, Co-op, RPG, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:Looter ShooterFPSRPGLootShooterOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonComedy
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Borderlands 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction; shares 12 player tags including Loot, Shooter and Looter Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Borderlands 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 312,170 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 312,170)
Matches Borderlands on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot
Why players like it: Loot, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands:LootShooterLooter ShooterFPSRPGFirst-PersonFunnyComedy
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Duke Nukem Forever
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction and atmospheric; 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Nudity, Shooter, Aliens — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSShooterComedyFirst-PersonSci-fiFunnyGoreDark Humor
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Battleborn
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
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 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person
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:FPSShooterFirst-PersonComedySci-fiFunnyOnline Co-OpAction RPG
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Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Gore, FPS and Violent; published by the same company.
Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition at a glance Released 2017 Studio People Can Fly Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,652 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 9,652)
Matches Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Action, Gore, FPS, Violent, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:GoreFPSViolentFirst-PersonShooterComedySci-fiFunny
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Borderlands 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; shares 10 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 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot
Why players like it: RPG, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, FPS, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $59.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Borderlands:RPGLooter ShooterFPSOnline Co-OpLootShooterGoreFirst-Person
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RoboCop: Rogue City
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Shooter.
Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.
RoboCop: Rogue City at a glance Released 2023 Studio Teyon Player sentiment 87% positive of 36,962 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (87% of 36,962)
Matches Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, First-Person, Singleplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $4.49 — $25.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSFirst-PersonShooterGoreSci-fiViolentRPGAction RPG
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Serious Sam II
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Comedy and Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!
Serious Sam II at a glance Released 2012 Studio Croteam Player sentiment 90% positive of 14,188 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 14,188)
Matches Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Co-op, Comedy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSComedyShooterFirst-PersonGoreFunnySci-fiOnline Co-Op
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BioShock 2
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $2.99 — $27.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands:FPSFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiRPGAction RPG
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BioShock Infinite
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; published by the same company; 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer, Steampunk — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $7.49 — $22.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiGoreRPG
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Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Violent and Gore.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood at a glance Released 2019 Studio MachineGames Player sentiment 43% positive of 15,906 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: (43% of 15,906)
Matches Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Action, Co-op, FPS, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSViolentGoreOnline Co-OpShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiRPG
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RAGE
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 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 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiGoreRPGOnline Co-Op
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Atomic Heart
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Sexual Content, FPS, Horror, Singleplayer, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $59.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSShooterSci-fiFirst-PersonGoreAction RPGRPG
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands:RPGFirst-PersonFPSSci-fiAction RPGShooter
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, FPS and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2007).
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 15,619)
Matches Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, RPG, Stealth, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $6.99 — $23.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:RPGFPSSci-fiFirst-PersonAction RPGShooter
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Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:RPGFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSShooterAction RPG
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Singleplayer, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:RPGFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSShooterAction RPG
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The Outer Worlds
Why it matched: both 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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
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:Action RPGRPGFPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterComedyFunny
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Deus Ex: Invisible War
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, RPG and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2007).
Approximately 20 years after Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression. In this techno-nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes.
Deus Ex: Invisible War at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 57% positive of 2,498 Price $1.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (57% of 2,498)
Matches Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, Action, FPS, RPG, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $1.74 — $28.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSRPGSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterAction RPG
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BioShock
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Shooter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2007).
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock at a glance Released 2007 Studio Irrational Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 32,145 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 32,145)
Matches Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, audio and subtitles (details)
Shared with Borderlands:FPSFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiRPG
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Gore; released around the same time (2009).
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter at a glance Released 2009 Studio Croteam Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,940 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (93% of 8,940)
Matches Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Shooter, Co-op, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSShooterGoreComedyOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonFunnySci-fi
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Serious Sam 3: BFE
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Gore and Comedy; released around the same time (2011).
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!
Serious Sam 3: BFE at a glance Released 2011 Studio Croteam Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,656 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 28,656)
Matches Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Co-op, Gore, Comedy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Borderlands:FPSGoreComedyOnline Co-OpShooterFirst-PersonFunnySci-fi
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Deus Ex
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, FPS and Sci-fi.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex at a glance Released 2000 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 15,619)
Matches Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, RPG, Stealth, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Borderlands: $6.99 — $23.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Borderlands:RPGFPSSci-fiFirst-PersonAction RPGShooter
Common questions
What game is most like Borderlands?
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, 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" 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. 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 do?
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, Borderlands Game of the Year, Borderlands 2, Duke Nukem Forever, Battleborn, Borderlands 3 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.