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From the first Borderlands to the fourth and all of the prequels and sequels in between, the iconic looter shooter franchise is distinct, and there aren’t many many other games like it. The wonderful mix of the cartoonish art style, the quirky humor, and the overwhelming amount of loot is something that you simply don’t find in many games on the market now or in the past. While you can’t match the gameplay of Borderlands with a one-to-one experience, you can play a handful of games that feature one or more of the elements you find in the world Gearbox Software has created.
Whether it’s the looting mechanics, how the story is told, the visual style, or simply some humorous dialogue, we’ve rounded up some of the best games like Borderlands you should consider playing. Borderlands 4 may be on the way soon, but that’s not your only option to consider if you’re a fan of the franchise.
These games are all fully playable in 2025, but some might require you to dust off an old console. After all, Borderlands has been around since 2009, so it’s only right that we recognize some games from its initial generation. Be sure to also check out our picks for the best shooters and best FPS games.
