Rank 01- Trending
- 109 new reviews this week
Why this
Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Borderlands 2.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like Borderlands 2
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Borderlands 2 also play
The closest matches to Borderlands 2: Borderlands 3, Borderlands 4, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Destiny 2, and OUTRIDERS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares skill tree with Borderlands 2.
- $34.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
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PAYDAY 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Borderlands 2.
Rank 08 
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
- Price: $1.99−90%checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 90% of 122,109 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 89
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Humor and story blend well
- Challenging
- Funny
- Character customization
- Loop based progression
- Loot collecting
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PlanetSide 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Borderlands 2.
Tales from the Borderlands
Why this: Same funny mood as Borderlands 2.
Deep Rock Galactic
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Borderlands 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Borderlands 4
Why this: Shares skill tree with Borderlands 2.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Borderlands 2.
PAYDAY 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Borderlands 2.
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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Borderlands 2.
About Borderlands 2
The closest matches to Borderlands 2: Borderlands 3, Borderlands 4, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Destiny 2, and OUTRIDERS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Borderlands 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Borderlands 3, Borderlands 4 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and funny, and single out its character customization and loop based progression. 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.
Borderlands 2 is a 2012 action RPG shooter featuring loot-collecting mechanics, character customization, and skill trees. Players progress through drop-based progression as they explore the game's world. The game supports multiplayer and cooperative play. Reviewers highlight that humor and story blend well together, while tactical positioning matters in combat. Players describe the experience as both challenging and funny. The game is currently available at $19.99 USD and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. According to Steam reviews, 90% of over 122,000 reviews are positive, and it holds a Metacritic score of 89.
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Is Borderlands 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 122,109 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 89% positive across 421 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 90% off, now $1.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 62 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 51 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Humor and story blend well
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Was once an amazing game, now you can't even install without accepting new EULA despite owning it before that. Disgusting anti-consumer practises, do not support this behaviour or Borderlands 4. The fact other companies also do this…”
“fun game, dont know why we're changing the eula on a 13 year old game to collect personal information, hope they get the blockstone treatment.”
People who play it also play: Borderlands 3, Borderlands 4, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Frequently asked about Borderlands 2
Can I run it?
Does Borderlands 2 run on Steam Deck?
Borderlands 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Borderlands 2 cost?
Borderlands 2 is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Borderlands 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Borderlands 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Borderlands 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Borderlands 2 are Borderlands 3, Borderlands 4, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
Who developed Borderlands 2?
Borderlands 2 was developed by Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).