4 Games like Borderlands on Nintendo Switch that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Borderlands does: open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: strong narrative focus and a space setting.

The thread back to Borderlands runs through deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and an isometric view.

Its point of contact with Borderlands is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting. They part company on visuals and genre: this one brings puzzle design and fantasy world.

Held in common with Borderlands: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: horror setting and a third-person camera.