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LIKE FORTNITE · RANKEDUPDATED JUN 12, 20269 min read

Best Games Like Fortnite

Fortnite keeps reinventing itself, but sometimes you want something new. Whether you're chasing the battle royale thrill, the free-to-play social vibe, or just something your friends can jump into without spending a dollar — this list covers all of it. Every score verified on Metacritic. Ranked from absolute must-plays down.

01OUR #1
ApexLegends
NSP
★BUY★NEXT SAVE POINT
Battle Royale · Free · All Platforms · Crossplay · Metacritic: 89

Apex Legends

“The best pure battle royale on the market — and it's free. Respawn mechanic, best-in-class movement, and a ping system that makes it playable without voice chat. 89 on Metacritic at launch; still the benchmark five years later. If you only play one Fortnite alternative, this is it.”

FOR · Players who want the tightest competitive BR mechanics available for freeNOT FOR · Very young kids — the movement depth takes real time to click
BUY8.9/10AWORTH IT? YES

How we picked

  • Metacritic scores verified for every pick — no estimates
  • Free-to-play prioritized — Fortnite is free, alternatives should be too where possible
  • Dead games excluded — every pick has an active playerbase as of 2026
  • Kid and friend-group accessibility flagged explicitly
  • Platform breadth matters — best Fortnite alternatives are crossplay-enabled

The full list

02
PUBG:Battlegrounds
NSP
Battle Royale · Free · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Crossplay · Metacritic: 86
PCPS5XSX

PUBG: Battlegrounds

“The game that invented battle royale as a genre — 86 on Metacritic — and went free-to-play in 2022. Slower and more methodical than Fortnite, but every encounter carries more weight because you only respawn if your squad wipes you. The tension here is unmatched. Maps like Erangel are genre classics.”

FOR · Players who want the original BR formula — slower, more punishing, more rewardingNOT FOR · Casual players looking for a fast, arcade-y experience like Fortnite's build mode
BUY8.6/10AWORTH IT? YES
03
RocketLeague
NSP
Sports Action · Free · All Platforms · Crossplay · Metacritic: 85
PCPS5XSXSwitch

Rocket League

“Soccer with rocket-powered cars. 85 on Metacritic. Free since 2020, crossplay everywhere, and the skill ceiling goes as high as you want to climb. Perfect for friend groups — 3v3 matches are pure chaos energy. Not a battle royale, but the Fortnite crowd loves it.”

FOR · Friend groups of all ages — accessible in 5 minutes, deep enough for thousands of hoursNOT FOR · Anyone expecting a battle royale — this is a sports game
BUY8.5/10A-WORTH IT? YES
04
FallGuys
NSP
Party Royale · Free · All Platforms · Crossplay · Metacritic: 81
PCPS5XSXSwitchMobile

Fall Guys

“81 on Metacritic. Jellybean chaos, no shooting, no deaths — just obstacle courses and last-bean-standing. The best battle royale format for kids and casual players. Seasons keep it fresh. If you have younger siblings, kids, or a friend group that gets nervous around shooters, this is your answer.”

FOR · Families, kids, and anyone who wants the battle royale format without gunplayNOT FOR · Hardcore BR players — this is deliberately casual
BUY8.1/10B+WORTH IT? YES
05
TheFinals
NSP
Team Shooter · Free · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Crossplay · Metacritic: 80
PCPS5XSX

The Finals

“80 on Metacritic. Every building is destructible — the physics sandbox creates emergent moments no other shooter matches. Free, crossplay, and still growing. If you're tired of static map gunfights, The Finals delivers something genuinely different from anything else on this list.”

FOR · Players who love Fortnite's 'anything can happen' energy in a more grounded shooterNOT FOR · Players with weaker hardware — the destruction physics are demanding
WAIT8.0/10B+WORTH IT? KINDA
06
Valorant
NSP
Tactical Shooter · Free · PC Only · Highly Rated
PC

Valorant

“Riot's tactical shooter has eaten into Fortnite's teenage PC playerbase substantially. Free, polished, and with a character ability system that softens the CS2 learning curve. No formal Metacritic score as a live service launch, but widely regarded as one of the best free shooters on PC.”

FOR · PC players who want a competitive team shooter with a lower barrier than CS2NOT FOR · Console players — no console version exists
WAIT8.0/10B+WORTH IT? KINDA
07
CallofDuty:
NSP
Battle Royale · Free · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Crossplay · Metacritic: 79
PCPS5XSX

Call of Duty: Warzone

“79 on Metacritic. The most played BR outside Fortnite by raw numbers. Military realism, massive maps, huge squad sizes. Has had a rough few years with cheating and content misfires — user scores are poor — but the critic consensus holds. Best for players who want a serious military BR.”

FOR · Players who want a military-style BR with a massive active playerbaseNOT FOR · PC players sensitive to cheating problems, or anyone turned off by COD monetization
WAIT7.9/10BWORTH IT? KINDA
08
Roblox
NSP
Platform · Free · All Platforms · Crossplay
PCPS5XSXSwitchMobile

Roblox

“The closest thing to Fortnite's Creative Mode as a standalone platform. Millions of user-generated games, many directly inspired by Fortnite's mechanics. Quality floor is low but free and universal. Massive for under-13 players who love Fortnite's creative tools as much as the game itself.”

FOR · Kids who love Fortnite Creative and want infinite new maps to exploreNOT FOR · Adults or teens — the aesthetic skews young and quality varies wildly
WAIT7.5/10BWORTH IT? KINDA
09
AmongUs
NSP
Social Deduction · PC · Mobile · All Consoles
PCPS5XSXSwitchMobile

Among Us

“Not a battle royale, but if 'games to play with friends' is the actual search intent, Among Us is still one of the best options. Cheap, works on all platforms with crossplay, and delivers genuine social tension that no BR can replicate. Best for groups of 6–10.”

FOR · Friend groups who want a social game that doesn't require shooting skillNOT FOR · Solo players — genuinely not fun without a group
WAIT7.5/10BWORTH IT? KINDA
10
Naraka:Bladepoint
NSP
Melee Battle Royale · Free · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Metacritic: 71
PCPS5XSX

Naraka: Bladepoint

“71 on Metacritic. The melee-focused BR concept is creative — grappling hooks, mythological characters, close-combat emphasis. But mixed critic reviews and a small Western playerbase make it hard to recommend over the stronger free options above. Went free-to-play to boost numbers; the genre just has better options.”

FOR · Players who specifically want a melee-first BR and have exhausted everything aboveNOT FOR · Most players — start with Apex or PUBG first
SKIP7.1/10C+WORTH IT? NAH
11
BattleBitRemastered
NSP
Tactical Shooter · ~$15 · PC Only
PC

BattleBit Remastered

“Low-poly Battlefield clone with 254-player servers at a budget price. Impressive for its cost, but the low-res aesthetic is divisive, it's PC-only, and the free options above deliver similar satisfaction without spending anything. Hard to justify against Apex and PUBG.”

FOR · Budget PC players who want large-scale military BR without a subscriptionNOT FOR · Console players — PC only; free options above are simply better
SKIP7.0/10C+WORTH IT? NAH
12
RealmRoyaleReforged
NSP
Fantasy Battle Royale · Free · PC · Consoles
PCPS5XSX

Realm Royale Reforged

“Fantasy battle royale with class abilities — the concept sounds better than it plays. Small playerbase, long queue times, and the class system never reaches its potential. Apex Legends is free and objectively better in every dimension. No reason to play this when Apex exists.”

FOR · Nobody — play Apex Legends insteadNOT FOR · Everyone
SKIP5.5/10DWORTH IT? NAH
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MultiVersus

Warner Bros. platform fighter — DC, Looney Tunes, Game of Thrones characters. Shut down permanently on May 30, 2025. No longer playable online. Mentioned only to save you looking it up.

WAIT

Splitgate 2

Portal-based BR shooter. Original had a devoted fanbase; sequel is in active development and looks promising. Watch this space when it fully launches.

WAIT

Palworld

Building, shooting, and creature collection — hits three Fortnite notes at once. Fastest-selling Steam launch ever. Early access and still rough but already content-rich.

WAIT

Overwatch 2

Colorful heroes with abilities — same Fortnite energy. Free, well-polished. Still recovering from the original OW1→OW2 conversion backlash, but the core game is solid.

SKIP

Spellbreak

Beautiful elemental magic BR — one of the most creative takes on the genre. Shut down in 2023. Mentioned only to save you the trip of looking it up.

BUY

Fortnite Creative 2.0 / UEFN

If you love Fortnite's creative tools specifically, UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite) is the closest thing to a standalone product. It IS Fortnite — worth flagging separately for creators.

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