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Tales from the Borderlands

Tales from the Borderlands

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperTelltale Games
Publisher2K
Release DateFeb 16, 2021
$19.99
Peak Players8.2K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Tales from the Borderlands is highly acclaimed for its exceptional storytelling, humor, and character development, often cited as the best narrative in the entire franchise. While it successfully bridges the gap after Borderlands 2, the PC port is marred by technical issues including input lag and rigid control schemes.

Pros

  • Exceptional storytelling featuring engaging plot twists and high-quality writing.95%
  • Memorable and well-developed characters supported by top-notch voice acting.90%
  • Successfully captures the unique humor and atmosphere of the Borderlands universe.85%
  • Beautiful art style that remains faithful to the franchise's aesthetic.80%
  • Strong narrative connection that complements the events of Borderlands 2.75%

Cons

  • Poor PC port quality characterized by significant input lag and a default 60FPS cap.80%
  • Restrictive and unalterable control schemes that can be unintuitive.70%
  • Lack of robust graphical settings and modern display options.60%
  • Slow narrative pacing during the initial hours of the game.50%
  • Technical glitches that may require restarting entire chapters to resolve.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is playable on Steam Deck, though it shares the same port-related technical hurdles.
  • Reviewers noted a controversial mandatory arbitration clause in the user agreement.
  • Despite being a spin-off, many fans consider this the strongest story in the series.
Confidence: 53%
Based on the 91 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 16, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
13
Peak · last 90 days
78
All-time peak
8.2K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$4.99since Feb 7, 2026

Review Sentiment

All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews19.6K
Positive: 18.5K (94%)Negative: 1.1K (6%)

7%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

14h

Avg Playtime at Review

94%

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