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2016ActionMetacritic 69Windowsby Gearbox Software
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Frequently asked about Battleborn

Does Battleborn have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Battleborn supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Battleborn?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Battleborn are Cyberless: Online, Paladins®, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
Who developed Battleborn?
Battleborn was developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K.

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