Choose Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Choose Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 18,904 Steam reviews back the pick.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel vs Second Sun
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Second Sun both land in Action, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, RPG on Steam. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014) is 11 years older than Second Sun (2025). Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel scores higher on Steam reviews (75.8% positive) than Second Sun (70.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Second Sun
Choose Second Sun if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Second Sun launched in 2025.
Both Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Second Sun sit in Action and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel |  Second Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.8% positive (18,904 reviews) | 70.9% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 2K Australia, Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Linux) | Grey Wolf Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014) is 11 years older than Second Sun (2025).
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel scores higher on Steam reviews (75.8% positive) than Second Sun (70.9% positive).
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Second Sun (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel has co-op; Second Sun does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel vs Second Sun — FAQ
- Should I play Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel or Second Sun first?
- If you want chronology, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014) came out before Second Sun (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Second Sun similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Second Sun have multiplayer like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
- No. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Second Sun is listed as single-player only.