Games Like Borderlands 2

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.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 25.2% ★, Loot 22.4%, Co-op 9.8%, FPS 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is the most direct modern follow-up, keeping the same class-based co-op looter-shooter formula, absurd weapon variety, and goofy tone while upgrading the gunplay.

Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!

Why similar: Loot 19.2%, Looter Shooter 19.2% ★, Co-op 8.6%, FPS 8%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is essentially more Borderlands 2 with familiar systems, vault-hunting loot progression, and co-op FPS action, just with new classes and low-gravity twists.

Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.

Why similar: Loot 24.4%, Looter Shooter 24.3% ★, FPS 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It takes Borderlands' loot-and-build loop and wraps it in a fantasy campaign full of the same chaotic humor, co-op play, and over-the-top guns/spells.

Smash skeletons, defeat dragons, and battle giant golems in Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure. Experience the acclaimed 2013 quest that started it all in this standalone campaign jam-packed with fantasy, fun, and mountains of magical loot!

Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.8% ★, Loot 15%, Co-op 13.1%, Multiplayer 9.1%, FPS 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone spin on Borderlands 2 preserves the same combat feel, loot showers, and joke-heavy writing in a compact fantasy campaign.

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 26.5% ★, Loot 21.4%, Co-op 11.1%, FPS 10.5%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its core appeal is the same constant chase for better guns and builds in a polished co-op shooter framework, even if it leans more MMO than Borderlands.

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 39.6% ★, Loot 16.8%, Co-op 15%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It scratches a very similar itch with aggressive co-op combat, RPG skill trees, legendary gear hunting, and a strong emphasis on build synergy.

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.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 29% ★, Loot 13.3%, Co-op 11.6%, FPS 11.1%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs fast co-op shooting with randomized weapon drops, upgrade systems, and a deliberately dumb, joke-heavy tone very much in Borderlands' lane.

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 26.5% ★, FPS 17.5%, Co-op 17%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Loot 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op FPS mixes randomized guns, character skills, and nonstop loot decisions in a way that feels like Borderlands condensed into runs.

Join The Division in this open world tactical shooter. Engage in intense cover-based combat, team up with friends, and build your ultimate agent to save Washington, D.C.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 38.5% ★, Loot 14.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Co-op 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Although it's cover-based and more grounded, it is still a highly addictive co-op looter-shooter driven by gear score, build crafting, and PvE farming.

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

Why similar: Looter Shooter 51.7% ★, Co-op 11.8%, Shooter 10.5%, RPG 7.8%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers one of the deepest loot-and-build grinds on Steam, with co-op mission structure and endless progression for players who loved farming in Borderlands 2.

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.1% ★, FPS 20.2%, Co-op 15.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its cel-shaded visuals, speedy gunplay, class perks, and constant weapon swapping make it feel like a roguelite cousin to Borderlands.

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.5% ★, Co-op 21%, FPS 15%, Shooter 9.4%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks randomized loot drops, but its class specialization, four-player FPS teamwork, and endlessly replayable co-op missions hit a similar social sweet spot.

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

Why similar: Loot 24.5%, Looter Shooter 22.1% ★, Co-op 17.8%, FPS 12.8%, Shooter 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more mission-based than story-driven, it nails the same four-player co-op chaos, class teamwork, and comedic sci-fi personality.

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

Why similar: Looter Shooter 45.3% ★, Multiplayer 12.6%, Shooter 12%, Co-op 9.2%, Online Co-Op 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a modern co-op looter-shooter built around character classes, gear grinding, and repeatable PvE progression much like Borderlands' endgame appeal.

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 31% ★, Loot 24.9%, Co-op 16.2%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The perspective is different, but its run-based item stacking, character variety, and multiplayer chaos echo Borderlands' love of broken builds and escalating firepower.

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Co-op 25.3%, Shooter 19.5%, Looter Shooter 17% ★, Multiplayer 11.8%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends challenging co-op gunplay with build experimentation, gear hunting, and replayable content in a way that appeals to Borderlands fans who want more danger.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Co-op 21.6%, FPS 20.6%, Shooter 19.8%, Multiplayer 15.3%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is another strong pick for players who want wave-based co-op shooting, distinct perks, and a satisfying arsenal to level and customize.

A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.4% ★, Co-op 13.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Open World 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like its sequel, it delivers a gear-driven co-op shooter loop built around stat rolls, ability builds, and repeat farming for better equipment.

Get virtually immersed in the mayhem-filled world of Borderlands as you step into the boots of a treasure-seeking Vault Hunter, grab 87 bazillion guns, and free Pandora from Handsome Jack’s clutches!

Why similar: RPG 47%, Action 38.7%, FPS 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is literally Borderlands 2 reworked for VR, so it preserves the loot, skills, humor, and gunplay feel if you happen to want that experience in headset form.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Co-op 33.5%, Shooter 18%, Multiplayer 17%, RPG 11.2%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This earlier Remnant has the same satisfying loop of shooting, upgrading, and co-op progression, just with a darker tone and less comedy.

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Co-op 27.1%, FPS 24.7%, Shooter 23.7%, First-Person 10%, Combat 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on co-op first-person combat, class builds, and gear progression makes it a good fit if your favorite part of Borderlands 2 was squad-based PvE action.

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.

Why similar: FPS 27.8%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 11.4%, Comedy 10.5%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: It is less about loot and more about stylish mayhem, but its loud comedy, exaggerated weapons, and relentless FPS action overlap nicely with Borderlands' personality.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Co-op 32.9%, Shooter 28%, Multiplayer 11%, Action 8.5%, Online Co-Op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on three-player co-op, class kits, and weapon progression in a straightforward PvE shooter that scratches some of the same build-and-blast itch.

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Co-op 40.3%, FPS 21.1%, First-Person 12.2%, Dark Humor 7.4%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This leans more melee than gunplay, yet its first-person co-op, gear rarity, and irreverent tone make it a solid crossover recommendation for Borderlands players.

Become a Hired Gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable. Embark on a fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city.

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Shooter 29%, Action 12.2%, First-Person 11.1%, Looter Shooter 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: This single-player option channels Borderlands-like speed, flashy gunplay, RPG upgrades, and over-the-top sci-fi violence even without the same co-op focus.

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.

Why similar: Loot 26.2%, Looter Shooter 13% ★, Co-op 11.9%, FPS 11.8%, Shooter 10.9%

Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, deadly enemies, and intense co-op action. Break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 23.9% ★, Loot 22.6%, Co-op 10.1%, FPS 9.9%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Co-op 29.8%, Multiplayer 20.3%, FPS 14.1%, Open World 13%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers first-person co-op, loot-driven character progression, and a pulpy sense of humor, just shifted from guns toward zombie-slaying survival action.

Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.

Why similar: FPS 20.3%, Co-op 19.3%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Open World 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful post-apocalypse, co-op FPS structure, and light gear-tier progression give it some of the same arcade-RPG feel as Borderlands, even without full looter-shooter depth.

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: Loot 46.6%, Co-op 19%, RPG 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Action RPG 6.9%

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

Why similar: Multiplayer 24.2%, FPS 22.6%, Shooter 18%, Co-op 9.1%, Funny 6.8%

Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Why similar: FPS 23.2%, Co-op 18.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Comedy 10.4%

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Why similar: Comedy 41%, Funny 18.5%, Dark Humor 9.6%, Action 9.1%, Memes 7.5%

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

Why similar: Co-op 24.1%, FPS 22.7%, Funny 11.9%, First-Person 10.7%, Comedy 10.6%

Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love?

Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.9% ★, FPS 18.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Co-op 12.5%, Action 7%

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Why similar: Co-op 22.6%, Open World 17.6%, Comedy 17%, Action 10%, Shooter 9.4%

Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

Why similar: Co-op 23.6%, Comedy 19.8%, Open World 19%, Action 10.8%, Funny 8.4%

Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

Why similar: FPS 26%, Multiplayer 21.2%, Shooter 18.1%, Co-op 14.6%, Action 9%

HIGH ON KNIFE DLC OUT NOW!! - Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!

Why similar: FPS 27.2%, Comedy 17.7%, Shooter 16%, Dark Humor 8.6%, First-Person 6.9%

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: Co-op 28.4%, FPS 23.3%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Online Co-Op 5.7%

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

Why similar: FPS 29.1%, Co-op 28.6%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Online Co-Op 5.9%

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!

Why similar: FPS 28.2%, Co-op 17.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Comedy 9%

Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

Why similar: Open World 24%, RPG 18.8%, FPS 18.5%, Shooter 12.7%, First-Person 9.9%

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

Why similar: Shooter 23%, Co-op 23%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Comedy 9.9%

Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

Why similar: Co-op 22.1%, Open World 21.4%, Comedy 12.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 11.1%

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.

Why similar: FPS 22.1%, Shooter 20.2%, Loot 17.8%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Co-op 7.9%

The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Open World 19.4%, First-Person 17.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Shooter 8.6%

An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity! Team up with a wide cast of talking alien guns as you shoot, stab, and skate your way through the exotic locales to take down the bad guys and save your favorite species (humans)!

Why similar: FPS 29.2%, Shooter 22.3%, Comedy 14.8%, Action 10.4%, First-Person 8.8%

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

Why similar: FPS 35.8%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 10%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Comedy 9.1%

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.

Why similar: Multiplayer 25.3%, FPS 23.2%, Shooter 19.5%, Co-op 17%, First-Person 7.6%

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Why similar: Co-op 23.1%, FPS 21.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Loot 8.6%

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!

Why similar: FPS 29.6%, Co-op 20.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Comedy 8.7%, Action 8.6%

Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

Why similar: Co-op 22.1%, Comedy 13.9%, Open World 13.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Multiplayer 10.5%

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

Why similar: Shooter 21.2%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Open World 16.5%, Co-op 12.1%, Action 9%

Double Action is a free stylish multiplayer game about diving, flipping, and sliding your way into action movie mayhem.

Why similar: Shooter 21.1%, Multiplayer 20.1%, FPS 15.5%, Co-op 10%, Action 9.2%

The world’s most irreverent co-op action adventure returns! In the next chapter of Magicka, players ascend from the ruins of Aldrheim to experience a Midgård almost wiped free of Wizards after the Wizard Wars, with the few that do remain having either gone mad or extremely hostile toward all others

Why similar: Co-op 35.5%, Multiplayer 18%, Comedy 14.5%, Funny 8.5%, Action 6.7%