RPGFit check
Is BorderStrain worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-RPG players who want a procedurally generated world and loot
- Small groups who want to play a co-op RPG together
- Players who enjoy creating and sharing custom game expansions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a story-led experience with the emphasis on a fixed, authored progression
- Players who prefer a short, tightly paced game rather than an open-world adventure with crafting and character development
- Players seeking a single-player-only experience
Our take on BorderStrain
The page gives the story of the Firstborne equal billing with open-world play, but most of its concrete details concern procedural exploration, character builds, crafting, co-op, and player-made expansions. The story's structure and scope are not described.
What is BorderStrain?
BorderStrain is a 2D action RPG set in the world of Pangea.
Players can follow the story of the Firstborne or shape their own adventure alone or with friends. The world is procedurally generated and contains loot and resources for crafting items and structures. Character development uses levels and skill points allocated across 4 skill trees, with set items offering unique abilities. Multiplayer supports up to 5 players. The game also records high scores on in-game leaderboards. An integrated map-maker lets players create custom expansions and share them with friends.
How BorderStrain plays
- 01Four skill trees
- Leveling grants skill points to shape a character around a chosen play style and companions.
- 02Five-player co-op
- The multiplayer mode supports groups of up to 5 players.
- 03Custom map-making
- The integrated editor lets players create expansions and share them with friends.
- 04Crafting and building
- Resources gathered around the world can be used to make items and structures.
- 05In-game leaderboards
- High scores are recorded and can be viewed in the game.
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BorderStrain: platforms & release
Is BorderStrain worth it?
It is worth it if: action-RPG players who want a procedurally generated world and loot. Skip it if: players looking for a story-led experience with the emphasis on a fixed, authored progression.
Where can I download BorderStrain?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens BorderStrain's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is BorderStrain on?
Windows only.
