Games like Borderlands 4
If Borderlands 4 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Borderlands 3, OUTRIDERS and Destiny 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its addictive weapon farming loop, build variety is insane and demented humor still shines. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Borderlands 4 is a first-person action RPG looter shooter developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, launching in 2025 at $69.99 USD with verified Steam Deck support. Players explore a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new Vault Hunters, progressing through skill trees and engaging in open-world looting. The game supports co-op play with shared save functionality. Reviewers and players highlight the series' dark comedic tone, praising the uniquely powerful gunplay and extensive build variety alongside an addictive weapon-farming loop. Skill design receives particular praise from the community. The game holds 62 percent positive from over 41,000 Steam reviews.
About Borderlands 4: 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.
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Borderlands 3
WHY THIS
Shares a comedic mood with Borderlands 4.
Top pick for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
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.
OUTRIDERS
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.
Destiny 2
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Pick a character and team up with three friends ‘cause it’s time to save the world. Experience intense FPS action as you obliterate hordes of terrifying monsters! You may not be on the best team of mercenaries, but you are… a Toxic Commando!
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
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.
Diablo® IV
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Borderlands 4.
Ranked #6 for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Deep Rock Galactic
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Borderlands 4.
Ranked #7 for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
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!
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Borderlands 4.
Ranked #8 for Borderlands 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
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!
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Destiny 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
No Man's Sky
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Rocket League®
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Borderlands 4.
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and...
Deep Rock Galactic
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Borderlands 4.
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
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!
Shadow Warrior 2
WHY THIS
Shares a comedic mood with Borderlands 4.
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
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.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Borderlands 4.
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!
World War Z
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
WonderLand
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Borderlands 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Anaïs, a virtual pleasure artist in a world oversaturated with stimuli, navigates a maze of sensations that test the limits of her restless mind. Trapped by agoraphobia, she lives between sleepless nights and intense connections — where desire isn’t escape, it’s expression.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Borderlands 4 at current Steam store prices.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under Borderlands 4 on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Borderlands 4.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under Borderlands 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Borderlands 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Borderlands 4 on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Borderlands 4.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Borderlands 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
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.
Schedule I
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under Borderlands 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Borderlands 4 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
The Lab
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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!
DORONKO WANKO
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
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Borderlands 2
WHY THIS
Shares skill trees and a funny mood with Borderlands 4.
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Borderlands 3
WHY THIS
Shares a comedic mood with Borderlands 4.
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
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: The Pre-Sequel
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Borderlands 4.
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
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!
Half-Life: Opposing Force
WHY THIS
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Borderlands Game of the Year
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Borderlands 4.
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
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...
Half-Life: Blue Shift
WHY THIS
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action with Borderlands 4.
Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
WHY THIS
Shares a comedic mood with Borderlands 4.
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action and RPG with Borderlands 4.
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.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
WHY THIS
Another title from Gearbox Software, the studio behind Borderlands 4. Shares Action and Adventure with Borderlands 4.
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.
Frequently asked about Borderlands 4
- Is Borderlands 4 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Borderlands 4 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Borderlands 4 cost?
- Borderlands 4 is listed on Steam at 69.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Borderlands 4 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Borderlands 4 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Borderlands 4?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Borderlands 4 are Borderlands 3, OUTRIDERS, Destiny 2.
- Who developed Borderlands 4?
- Borderlands 4 was developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K.
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