A game mode where you can consider everyone in your path an enemy and go all out in destroying them can be quite cathartic. On the other hand, if you want to be the last one standing, there's often some strategy and even a little luck involved in surviving long enough to get there. That's what makes the battle royale genre of games so thrilling, no matter how many rounds you play.
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7 Fortnite
Fortnite
Survival Battle Royale Released September 26, 2017 Developer(s) Epic Games Publisher(s) Epic Games Platform(s) PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile Powered by Expand Collapse- Maximum Number of Players: 100 players
You may have overlooked Fortnite because it's a popular game with kids, but it's actually a good time for all ages. Unlike a lot of other battle royale games, it doesn't take itself seriously, which results in some wacky gameplay, characters, and emotes. After all, what battle royale games have you build architecture on the spot to block your opponents' attacks?
There have been collaborations with many other pieces of media, some predictable and others not at all, including Metal Gear Solid, Naruto, and even... rapper Eminem? There are also multiple game modes to try out if you get tired of the battle royale aspect..
6 Realm Royale: Reforged
Release Date
June 5, 2018
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
- Maximum Number of Players: 60 players
Realm Royale: Reforged is another battle royale game that isn't super serious. Case in point: when you're attacked enough, you don't instantly die. Instead, you turn into a chicken. And if you can survive long enough in chicken mode, you'll turn back into your original state and continue fighting.
You choose a class based on your preferred gameplay style, and besides the weapons and magic you already have, you'll discover even more on the battlefield to get the leg up on your opponents. Since the game's setting is fantasy-based, there are some neat fantasy weapons, like elemental staffs and longswords, alongside the typical ones you'd see in more realistic settings.
5 Apex Legends
Apex Legends
Battle Royale First-Person Shooter Released February 4, 2019 Developer(s) Respawn Entertainment Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Platform(s) PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android, Switch Powered by Expand Collapse- Maximum Number of Players: 60 players
If you like the Titanfall games, Apex Legends continues their legacy by being set in the same universe, with characters from Titanfall showing up as both NPCs and playable Legends. Naturally, that means its aesthetic is on the futuristic side.
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PostsYou can pick from one of five classes, and since you're in a team of three, coordinating classes and characters can be the key to your victory. Besides the general gameplay, the game is frequently updated with events and seasons that feature new characters, game modes, and cosmetics, so you always have something to sink your teeth into.
4 Fall Guys
Fall Guys
Battle Royale Platformer Action Released August 4, 2020 Developer(s) Mediatonic Publisher(s) Epic Games Platform(s) PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC Powered by Expand Collapse- Maximum Number of Players: 40 players
Fall Guys is popular not just because it's free, but because it does battle royale in a bit of a different way. Every round is made up of a different stage that has different conditions to survive. There are races, falling platforms, dodging obstacles that can knock you off-screen, and more. So, with Fall Guys, it's not really about fighting others as it is about surviving the environment. That said, you can still totally sabotage other players to get the upper hand.
Like Fortnite, Fall Guys does collaborations with a variety of games and shows, like Sonic, Nier: Automata, and even Hatsune Miku. There are a ton of customizations for your Fall Guy every season, and being able to represent your favorite character is the cherry on top.
3 Hunt: Showdown
Hunt: Showdown 1896
First-Person Shooter Extraction Released February 22, 2018 Developer(s) Crytek Publisher(s) Crytek Platform(s) PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC Powered by Expand Collapse- Maximum Number of Players: 12 players
In Hunt: Showdown, you're a hunter, and the point isn't to directly take out other players to win. Instead, your main objective is to hunt down a specific bounty. The thing is, once you've got it, all the hunters will be coming after you. The same goes for if someone gets to the bounty first; you have to take them down and collect what's yours while also dealing with other hunters gunning for them.
As if that's not enough, there are monsters you have to look out for, making nothing safe. Every game of Hunt: Showdown has you need to be on high alert with how intense things can get really fast. If you want thrills in your battle royale, this is the game to play.
2 Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
Racing Open-World Released November 9, 2021 Developer(s) Playground Games Publisher(s) Xbox Game Studios Platform(s) PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Powered by Expand Collapse- Maximum Number of Players: 72 players
You probably didn't expect a racing game to be in a battle royale list, but Forza Horizon 5 actually has a mode called The Eliminator that's surprisingly well-made for not being the main focus of the game. It works by putting you in an arena with all the other players and having you challenge them (or vice versa) one by one in individual races.
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PostsThe last car standing is the winner, dubbed The Eliminator. Every time you beat another player, you get to either take their car as your own or level up your current car. So, targeting certain cars and being quick with challenging others will give you an advantage in becoming The Eliminator.
1 Super Animal Royale
Super Animal Royale
Battle Royale Released August 26, 2021 Developer(s) Pixile Publisher(s) Modus Games Platform(s) PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand Collapse- Maximum Number of Players: 64 players
In life, there are a bunch of animals that are cute but deadly, and in Super Animal Royale, that goes for all the animals involved. You've probably dreamed of cats, sheep, and dolphins shooting at others with guns; this game makes that a reality. Of course, it's not just guns you can use. Before facing the other animals, you have the chance to find different weapons and gear and prepare yourself.
There are over 60 types and almost 500 breeds of animals to choose from, and a bunch of cosmetic options for outfits, weapons, and even your death explosion and gravestone. There's a lot to do in Super Animal Royale, especially since it's consistently being updated with new seasons.
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