Battle royale games are storming the forefront of video games because of their imaginative gameplay that never ceases to disappoint. The first battle royale game possibly came from the fan-created game mode 'Hunger Games' from Minecraft. It combined survival with building fortifications. However, Minecraft's Hunger Games was inspired by the movie Hunger Games, so it's possible that battle royale began in movies. It's a classic case of which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Although Minecraft may have started the craze, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds brought the popularity of battle royale to a new plateau. These are 10 games to play after PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
10 Fortnite
The most popular game of its kind deserves placement on this list and praise for what it's accomplished for the battle royale genre. Fortnite has changed quite a bit since its release way back in 2017. The level of detail has improved significantly and it's added features like cross-platform play, new skins, and fishing.
As a squad-based game, Fortnite players rely on each other. Players also rely on teammates in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. The two games have become household names because of their addictiveness and inventiveness.
9 Apex Legends
Late to the game but certainly well worth the wait is Electronic Arts' Apex Legends. Apex Legends released in early 2019, a few years after PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. It utilizes character classes called 'Legends.' Each Legend is either offensive, defensive, support, or recon and plays a vital role in the success of a team.
Since the game is free-to-play, a significant number of gamers have had a chance to try the game. Battle royale is surging in popularity because of games like Apex Legends and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
8 Call of Duty: Mobile
Call of Duty: Mobile is a free-to-play mobile game with a battle royale mode. Naturally, as a game that entered the mobile market, it faced fierce competition in an already saturated market. To the surprise of many, Call of Duty: Mobile managed to distinguish itself from other mobile games with intuitive gameplay.
With over 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store, Call of Duty: Mobile is less popular than PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, but maintains a sizeable player base. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has over 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store.
7 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout
It would be challenging to mention Call of Duty: Mobile without noting its console-based cousin, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout. Whether you prefer the mobile version or the other, both games are exceptional in their own right.
While PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has a mobile version, this contrasts from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout and Call of Duty: Mobile, which are two distinct games. The level of detail and exploration in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout make it an outstanding battle royale game.
6 GTA Online: Motor Wars
Rockstar Games' commitment to its players to deliver numerous massive updates is why Grand Theft Auto V has grossed over $6 billion, more than any movie in history. It's a behemoth of a game, and its battle royale mode has added to its popularity.
GTA Online: Motor Wars is a Grand Theft Auto Online Adversary Mode. It comprises 2-4 teams in a 28 player battle. It is a Last Team Standing match where players start by jumping out of a Cargobob and parachuting to the battlefield. Unquestionably, this game mode is heavily inspired by PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
5 Z1 Battle Royale
Formerly named 'H1z1,' Z1 Battle Royale was in the early access stage for a significant amount of time, but now that it is complete, the game has turned into a free-to-play game. Z1 Battle Royale combines battle royale elements with zombie survival. Players will have to scavenge for items to survive the game's natural elements and opposing players. The objective is to be the last player or team standing in solo, duos, or fives. With plenty of unlocks, the game has a tremendous amount of replay value.
4 Realm Royale
Realm Royale does just enough to distinguish itself from Fortnite to make itself relevant in the battle royale scene. Realm Royale is still in the early access stage, but the game is free-to-play, so there is little reason not to jump into the game.
While PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds makes use of vehicles, Realm Royale mostly uses mounts such as horses, tropical travelers, raptors, wolfs, and unicorns. Realm Royale is comparable to Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, but the gameplay is truly unique.
3 Battlefield V: Firestorm
Battlefield is well-known for large scale maps concerning players. Now that Battlefield V includes a battle royale game mode, it has cemented itself as one of the greatest first-person shooters of all time.
Its battle royale mode, Firestorm, takes a unique spin on the genre by surrounding players with a ring of flames. Players can ride vehicles, decimate buildings into a pile of wreckage, and prove themselves in competitive 64-player matches. Battlefield V: Firestorm is not free-to-play, yet it provides high value for its players.
2 Ring of Elysium
The landscape and squad-based combat of Ring of Elysium reminds us all too much of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. One might wonder why they would play Ring of Elysium when they could just as easily play PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Well, the former allows players to swim underwater past coral reefs and aquatic structures. Also, with a grappling hook and other cool features, the gameplay of Ring of Elysium does more than enough to distinguish itself.
1 Rules of Survival
Small nuances like being able to ride a bicycle make Rules of Survival a joy to play. It has vehicles like trucks and doom buggies like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, which makes Rules of Survival highly similar. We can tell from its gameplay that its not the highest budget battle royale game in the market. If you can look past its graphics, Rules of Survival can be an immensely enjoyable free-to-play online battle royale game.
You'll find instant enjoyment from playing Rules of Survival. It may not have the lasting appeal as some of the other games in this list, but we can admire it for its similarities to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.