Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Tales from the Borderlands (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Tales from the 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 Tales from the Borderlands on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, which made by the same studio, Telltale Games.
- Tales from the Borderlands is tagged Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer, Episodic, Point & Click, Funny 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.
- 5 are from the same studio: The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series, The Walking Dead: Season Two, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: The Final Season.
Why players value Tales from the Borderlands
The five things Steam players tag Tales from the 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.
- Comedy
- Adventure
- Story Rich
- Choices Matter
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 19,550) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| 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
- 1
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Telltale Games; both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Episodic; released around the same time (2016).
After society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier?
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier at a glance Released 2016 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 18,555 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (84% of 18,555)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Adventure, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichChoices MatterEpisodicChoose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistVisual NovelCasual
- 2
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2016).
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action at a glance Released 2016 Studio Sukeban Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 38,684 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 38,684)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, Visual Novel, Pixel Graphics, Story Rich, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Visual NovelStory RichFemale ProtagonistChoices MatterPoint & ClickCasualMemesFunny
- 3
Broken Age
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Point & Click, Story Rich and Comedy; released around the same time (2014).
A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.
Broken Age at a glance Released 2014 Studio Double Fine Player sentiment 84% positive of 8,219 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (84% of 8,219)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Story Rich, Comedy, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Point & ClickStory RichComedyFunnyGreat SoundtrackCasualFemale ProtagonistEpisodic
- 4
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Telltale Games; both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Episodic and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2014).
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series is a six part episodic game series set in the world of HBO's groundbreaking TV show. This new story tells of House Forrester, a noble family from the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell.
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series at a glance Released 2014 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 10,593 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (76% of 10,593)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Story Rich, Episodic, Adventure, Choices Matter, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichEpisodicChoices MatterPoint & ClickChoose Your Own AdventureFemale ProtagonistCasual
- 5
The Wolf Among Us
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Episodic and Choose Your Own Adventure; published by the same company; released around the same time (2013).
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
The Wolf Among Us at a glance Released 2013 Studio LCG Entertainment, Inc. Player sentiment 98% positive of 40,158 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (98% of 40,158)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Story Rich, Episodic, Choose Your Own Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichEpisodicChoose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickChoices MatterVisual NovelCasual
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Life Is Strange
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life Is Strange at a glance Released 2015 Studio Don’t Nod Player sentiment 96% positive of 175,705 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 175,705)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Time Travel — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackFemale ProtagonistEpisodicPoint & ClickCasualMemes
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Steins;Gate
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Sci-fi.
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Steins;Gate at a glance Released 2009 Studio 5pb. Inc. Player sentiment 97% positive of 26,892 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 26,892)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Time Travel, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Visual NovelStory RichSci-fiGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterMemesCasual
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The Descendant
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Casual and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.
The Descendant at a glance Released 2016 Studio Gaming Corps AB Player sentiment 88% positive of 7,158 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (88% of 7,158)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Casual, Story Rich, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Point & ClickCasualStory RichEpisodicChoices MatterSci-fi
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Syberia
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Casual.
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Syberia at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,824 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 6,824)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Female Protagonist, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $12.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Point & ClickFemale ProtagonistCasualStory RichGreat SoundtrackSci-fi
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The Walking Dead: Season Two
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Telltale Games; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Episodic and Point & Click; released around the same time (2013).
The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.
The Walking Dead: Season Two at a glance Released 2013 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 33,969 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 33,969)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Adventure, Story Rich, Episodic, Point & Click — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichEpisodicPoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistChoices MatterChoose Your Own Adventure
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The Walking Dead
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Telltale Games; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Point & Click and Episodic; released around the same time (2012).
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
The Walking Dead at a glance Released 2012 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,414 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 80,414)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Story Rich, Adventure, Point & Click, Episodic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichPoint & ClickEpisodicChoices MatterChoose Your Own AdventureQuick-Time Events
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The Walking Dead: The Final Season
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Telltale Games; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Choose Your Own Adventure; released around the same time (2018).
A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice.
The Walking Dead: The Final Season at a glance Released 2018 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 21,498 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 21,498)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Zombies, Adventure, Choose Your Own Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichChoices MatterChoose Your Own AdventureFemale ProtagonistEpisodicPoint & Click
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2012).
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords at a glance Released 2012 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,011 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,011)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: RPG, Story Rich, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:RPGStory RichSci-fiChoices MatterFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack
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Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 93% positive of 37,879 Price $16.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 37,879)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $16.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackFemale ProtagonistEpisodicChoose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickMemes
- 15
Life is Strange 2
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.
Life is Strange 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 87% positive of 40,943 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (87% of 40,943)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 5 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Choices MatterStory RichGreat SoundtrackEpisodicChoose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickComedyFunny
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Muv-Luv
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Choose Your Own Adventure.
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
Muv-Luv at a glance Released 2003 Studio âge Player sentiment 93% positive of 2,078 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 2,078)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Anime, Romance, Mechs, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Visual NovelStory RichChoose Your Own AdventureSci-fiComedyCasualGreat Soundtrack
- 17
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Visual Novel, Female Protagonist and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony at a glance Released 2017 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,187 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,187)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Detective, Female Protagonist, Anime, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Visual NovelFemale ProtagonistStory RichGreat SoundtrackDark HumorFunnyMemesComedy
- 18
Dreamfall Chapters
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2017).
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Dreamfall Chapters at a glance Released 2017 Studio Red Thread Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,525 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (82% of 4,525)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Atmospheric, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichChoices MatterFemale ProtagonistPoint & ClickSci-fiChoose Your Own Adventure
- 19
Portal 2
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Dark Humor, Story Rich and Funny; released around the same time (2011).
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Valve Player sentiment 99% positive of 466,026 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.1/10 · Steam: (99% of 466,026)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Platformer, Puzzle, First-Person, Dark Humor, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Dark HumorStory RichFunnyFemale ProtagonistSci-fiComedy
- 20
Steins;Gate 0
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2015).
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Steins;Gate 0 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mages Player sentiment 96% positive of 8,409 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 8,409)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Time Travel, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Visual NovelStory RichSci-fiGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterMemes
- 21
Rewrite
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Visual Novel, Casual and Choose Your Own Adventure; released around the same time (2011).
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Rewrite at a glance Released 2011 Studio Key Player sentiment 95% positive of 783 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (95% of 783)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 5 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Anime, Casual, Adventure, Interactive Fiction — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Visual NovelCasualChoose Your Own AdventureComedyChoices MatterStory Rich
- 22
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 93% positive of 15,089 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 15,089)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Story Rich, Adventure, Choices Matter, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackPoint & ClickCasualMemes
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Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Comedy, Sci-fi and Funny; released around the same time (2017).
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 Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, Gore, FPS, Violent, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:ComedySci-fiFunnyDark HumorGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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Beyond: Two Souls
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2013).
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Beyond: Two Souls at a glance Released 2013 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 88% positive of 42,985 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 42,985)
Matches Tales from the Borderlands on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Female Protagonist, Cinematic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tales from the Borderlands: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tales from the Borderlands:Choices MatterStory RichFemale ProtagonistSci-fiQuick-Time EventsGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Tales from the Borderlands?
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Telltale Games. 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 Tales from the 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 Tales from the 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 Tales from the Borderlands do?
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series, The Walking Dead: Season Two, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: The Final Season are also from Telltale Games, 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.