Oh, hello there! Are you playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds religiously? Have you started to love the genre and want to try out new, or even classic offerings in the same genre? Well, we’ve got you checked off with the 15 best games like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG); having taken a variety of battle royal games for a shooting spree. While some games are a bit faster and lightweight alternatives to the famed multiplayer battle royale game, others are as action-packed as Tencent’s magnum opus. Not to mention the newly launched battle royale games that are designed to take on PUBG head-on with a good mix of all sorts of ingredients like shooting, looting, and dominating. Now that you know what’s lined up for you, let’s explore the best PUBG alternatives in 2020.
The list holds the games that you can play on your desktop machine. If you want a separate list of multiplayer games for Android devices, click on the link to check it out. Similarly, check out the best iPhone multiplayer games if you hate the Android ecosystem.
2. Apex Legends
Download: (Free)
Developed by Aurora Studio “Ring of Elysium” has long been a top-notch battle royale shooter. So, this game didn’t have to put a lot of effort to get a safe spot in this extensive lineup of the PUBG alternatives. As for the gameplay, it’s all about survival by eliminating all of your rivals in the Europa island. With deadly volcanic ashes fast spreading across the island and the rescue flight can save only up to four people, you will have to save yourself from not only the dreading ashes but also your rivals armed with powerful weapons. And it’s this herculean challenge that makes this game an able competitor of PUBG. Beyond gameplay, I like its Fortnite-style battle pass and a solid assortment of weapons that can rival the library of PUBG. Not to mention, it’s also got a cool BMX so that you can roam around while hunting for prey.
7. Rust: Battle Royale
Download: ($59.99)
Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale is a game in development which is still in the Alpha stage. You can’t buy the game yet, but Alpha keys are given out periodically to people, so they can join in on the fun, and experience a fast-paced battle royale game directly inspired by The Hunger Games and Battle Royale movie. The game is a competitive first-person shooter that pits you against other people in an ever closing arena. The game also includes sci-fi gimmicks (features) that let’s you defy physics and jump around shooting people, as if you were playing Titanfall minus the Titans. The game offers deep stat tracking and a full-fledged ranking system to make it more competitive. If you want to get in on the action then feel free to visit the official website and check when the next wave of Alpha keys is due.
12. Infestation: the new Z
Download: ($29.99)
If you are in the quest of a fast and a bit light alternative to PUBG, “Garena Free Fire: Kalahari” could be the right answer to your hunt. In this survival shooter game, you are pit against 49 other players in a 10-minute intense battle, unlike PUBG which puts up to 100 players for a battle royale game. And if you succeed in decimating all other rivals and survive the onslaught, you will be declared as the last one standing. Moreover, it’s also got a handy 4v4 game mode that can get the most out of your squad and even help you showcase your leadership prowess. Other notable features of Free Fire are the fairly impressive graphics and easy-to-use controls that make sure you don’t have to spend much time to master them. Just like PUBG, it’s also available for free and allows you to power up your game through in-app purchases.
