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About Borderlands
With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Borderlands places you in the role of a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell-bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Role Playing Shooter (RPS) - combines frantic first-person shooting action with accessible role-playing character progression. Co-Op Frenzy - Fly solo in single player or drop in and out with up to 4 Player Co-Op online for a maniacal multiplayer experience. Bazillions of Guns - Gun lust fulfilled with rocket-launching shotguns, enemy-torching revolvers, SMGs that fire lightning rounds, and tons more. Radical Art Style - New visual style combines traditional rendering techniques with hand-drawn textures to create a unique and eye-catching spin on the First Person genre. Intense Vehicular Combat - Get behind the wheel and engage in intense vehicle-to-vehicle combat.
Release Date
Oct 20, 2009
Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
2K Games
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Is Borderlands worth buying?

Steam
89.73% positive
'Very Positive', 31,804 reviews
Metacritic
81
Critics (IGDB)
80/100
8 critics

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What is Borderlands about?

With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Borderlands places you in the role of a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell-bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Role Playing Shooter (RPS) - combines frantic first-person shooting action with accessible role-playing character progression. Co-Op Frenzy - Fly solo in single player or drop in and out with up to 4 Player Co-Op online for a maniacal multiplayer experience. Bazillions of Guns - Gun lust fulfilled with rocket-launching shotguns, enemy-torching revolvers, SMGs that fire lightning rounds, and tons more. Radical Art Style - New visual style combines traditional rendering techniques with hand-drawn textures to create a unique and eye-catching spin on the First Person genre. Intense Vehicular Combat - Get behind the wheel and engage in intense vehicle-to-vehicle combat.

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Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen

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What is the cheapest place to buy Borderlands?

Right now the lowest price for Borderlands we're tracking is $5.93 at Kinguin โ€” 40% below Steam's $9.89. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Borderlands has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Borderlands is $1.43 at Gamivo on May 25, 2026. The current best price is about 315% above that low.

Is Borderlands worth buying?

90% of 31,804 Steam user reviews for Borderlands are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 81.

When was Borderlands released?

Borderlands released on October 20, 2009, developed by Gearbox Software, Feral Interactive and published by 2K Games, CyberFront, Take-Two Interactive, Feral Interactive.

What platforms is Borderlands available on?

Borderlands is available on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, split screen.

When do Borderlands prices drop?

Borderlands last hit a new low of $1.43 on May 25, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $5.93. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Borderlands?

The cheapest Borderlands price right now is $5.93 at Kinguin, 40% below the Steam price.

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KinguinBest priceโ€”$5.93Buy Borderlands at Kinguin
Steam-67%$9.89Buy Borderlands at Steam

All-time low: $1.43 at Gamivo on May 25, 2026 โ€” the current best price is 315% above it.

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