Top 5 Fortnite Alternative Games - Jump Into New Adventures With These Alternatives

The battle royale genre has become one of the most popular genres in gaming. The rise of the genre was led by the massive success of Fortnite, a game that has taken the world by storm. However, there are plenty of other games out there that offer similar experiences and can be great alternatives to Fortnite. Whether you’re looking for something new or want to have a break from Fortnite, here are five great alternative battle royale games to check out. 

Apex Legends

Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game released in 2019. Set in the same universe as Titanfall, Apex Legends follows different characters called “Legends” as they battle it out for control over an isolated island with limited resources. The game includes unique mechanics such as reviving teammates, creating custom loadouts for each character, and using zip lines to traverse large distances quickly. It also features various cosmetic items players can purchase or earn through in-game events and challenges. 

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is one of the most popular battle royale games ever created. PUBG, developed and published by PUBG Corporation, sees players stranded on a deserted island, looking for weapons and resources to survive against 99 other players in combative scenarios. The game also features various modes, such as duo and squad play, allowing players to team up with their friends or strangers online for even more intense battles. PUBG is available on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 platforms, with mobile versions also available for iOS and Android devices. 

Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone is an online battle royale game developed by Infinity Ward and Raven Software and published by Activision in 2020. Set within the same universe as Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Warzone allows up to 150 players to drop into a massive map where they must scavenge for weapons while fighting off enemy teams in fast-paced battles across multiple locations throughout the map. The game features various modes such as Solos (single player), Duos (two-player teams), Trios (three player teams) and Quads (four player teams). It also includes cross-platform multiplayer support, which allows gamers on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 PC devices to play together seamlessly without any hindrance due to platform differences.  

Radical Heights

Radical Heights is another free-to-play battle royale game developed by Boss Key Productions which was released in 2018 but unfortunately closed down shortly after its release due to financial difficulties faced by the developers at that time. In Radical Heights, players are thrust into an 80s-inspired open world, where they must scrounge for weaponry while attempting to outlast 99 other players. The game also includes unique mechanics such as cash rewards from winning matches which can be used towards buying new weapons or armor during gameplay. Radical Heights also features various cosmetic items that can be unlocked through completing challenges or purchased directly with real money.  

Realm Royale

Realm Royale is a fantasy themed free-to-play battle royale game developed by Hi-Rez Studios released in 2018 . This game is in an alternate reality full of magical creatures, dragons, knights, wizards, skeletons, etc. Players drop into this world solo or as part of squads composed of up to four people. Within this world there are dozens of weapons, abilities, mounts, armor sets etc., all unique from each other that help give each character their identity. Players must use these powers strategically if they want to survive against 99 other opponents throughout multiple rounds until only one remains victorious.