Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel similar games & best alternatives
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
2014
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Quick resume
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!
Global score
79/100
Genres
Action, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter
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Pros
- Fun cooperative multiplayer
- Unique low gravity and oxygen mechanics
- Engaging story about handsome jack
- Varied character skill trees
- Vibrant sci-fi art style and humor
Cons
- Repetitive and confusing level design
- Shorter campaign than borderlands 2
- Some technical bugs and glitches
- Limited innovation beyond borderlands 2 formula
- Overpriced at full price, better on sale
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Leadership.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players can choose from multiple characters with unique skill trees and freely decide how to progress and explore the maps, though the game is somewhat linear in mission structure."
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Competence3
"The game offers skill-based combat with new mechanics like low gravity and oxygen management, providing a moderate challenge especially in boss fights."
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Competition-2
"Focus is primarily on cooperative and solo play with no strong emphasis on ranked or competitive modes."
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Continuation2
"Players report spending 20-30 hours including side quests and replaying with different characters, showing moderate habitual engagement."
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Cooperation4
"Cooperative multiplayer for up to four players is a core feature, with team-oriented boss fights and shared objectives."
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Creativity2
"Players can customize characters via skill trees and use the weapon grinder to create new weapons, but overall the game follows established Borderlands formulas."
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Domination-3
"Interactions emphasize cooperative play and shared experiences rather than exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism4
"The game provides a colorful sci-fi setting with humor and action that offers an immersive escape from reality."
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Expectation-3
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."
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Experimenting3
"New mechanics like low gravity, oxygen management, and laser weapons encourage players to try new combat strategies and movement."
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Exploration1
"The game has large maps with verticality and some exploration, but level design and navigation can be confusing and repetitive."
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Expression2
"Character skill trees and weapon customization allow some degree of personal expression, though visual customization is limited."
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Fantasy4
"The game features an imaginative sci-fi world with exaggerated characters, humor, and improbable events."
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Fellowship3
"Strong community and multiplayer focus foster a sense of belonging and shared experience."
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Growth3
"Players develop skills, level up characters, and improve gear, supporting learning and progression."
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Health-4
"Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; oxygen mechanic is in-game only and does not promote physical health."
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Idle-3
"Requires continuous attention and engagement during combat and exploration; not designed for idle or background play."
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Intimacy1
"Social interactions occur mainly in cooperative gameplay but lack deep emotional or intimate connections."
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Leadership-2
"Players generally participate equally in cooperative play without strong leadership or authoritative roles."
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Progression4
"Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring better weapons, and unlocking skills to increase character power."
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Relaxation1
"Gameplay balances challenge and flow but includes moments of tension, especially in boss fights and difficult areas."
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Sensation3
"Vibrant visuals, sound effects, and humorous dialogue provide stimulating sensory and emotional experiences."
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Status-2
"Recognition is mostly internal or among friends in co-op rather than public or competitive status."
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Story3
"Narrative immersion is present with character interactions and plot development, especially regarding Handsome Jack's backstory."
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Strategy3
"Players must plan skill builds, weapon choices, and combat tactics, especially in cooperative and boss encounters."
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Thrill2
"The game provides moments of suspense and excitement, particularly in combat and exploration of dangerous areas."
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Value-1
"Some players feel the game is overpriced for its content, recommending purchase during sales for better value."
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Violence4
"Core gameplay revolves around combat, shooting, and destruction of enemies with a wide variety of weapons."
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Survival2
"Oxygen management and combat challenge require players to avoid failure and manage resources strategically."
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