9 Best PvP Battle Royale games [April 2020]

The battle royale games have come a long way since their introduction to mobile platforms. The maps have gotten larger, new features have been implemented, characters have been modified and some have even included storylines.

Despite all of this, PUBG and Fortnite still remain one of the most popular titles due to their huge fan base. And don’t get me wrong, they are great games but after a while, you get used to the same map and hit the pay to play wall set up by its developers.

Granted you can get past it if you have exceptional in-game skills but what of the people that just want to have a good time playing a battle royale game? So if you are out in the open looking for worthy alternatives to PUBG, then we can surely help you.

We have compiled a list of some of the new and trusted battle royale games that everybody around the world seems to be loving. These games are vastly different from PUBG and come with different and unique gameplay features that are sure to give you a new experience. Let’s get started.

Rules of Survival

Rules of Survival takes the world of battle royale games to a whole new level. It comes with a comprehensive 8×8 km map which starts with 300 players initially compared to PUBGs meagre 100. This increases the odds drastically and requires you to shoot through twice as many enemies to earn your chicken dinner.

Apart from this, Rules of Survival features the commonly used safe area shrinking tactic to keep the game engaged and to weed out campers from the game. Additionally, you can also fight team battles that support up to 120 players at any given time. Rules of Survival features various undulating terrains and a wide variety of vehicles to choose from.

The game also allows for pickup and use functionality and comes with a huge arsenal of powerful weapons that can be found all over the map.

Google Play Rating: 3.9 stars (1,000,000+ Reviews) / Downloads: 50,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: No

Download: Rules of Survival

Creative Destruction

This sandbox survival game combines the best of both worlds: survival and construction. The game will drop you into a deathmatch between 100 different players from all around the world. You will have to gather your construction materials, weapons from all over the map to build the perfect fortress to overcome your obstacles.

Creative Destruction features snowstorms that are similar to safe areas that restrict the playable map in order to achieve competitive gameplay for every player. It has different gameplay modes including solo and team that allow you to either play like a lone wolf in the game or team up with other players for co-op gameplay.

Google Play Rating: 4.2 stars (1,000,000+ Reviews) / Downloads: 10,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: No

Download: Creative Destruction

ZombsRoyale.io

ZombsRoyale.io is a new and fresh take on the classic 2D battle royale genre. It creates an ample sense of action and rage by pitting 100 players against each other in real-time on a single map. The game comes with multiple gameplay modes including solo play, duo play, and squad play.

Additionally, you can amp up the stakes by playing time-limited game modes that include the likes of Zombie mode, Superpower Mode, 50 vs 50, Weapons Race, Crystal Clash and a lot more. Zombsroyale.io comes with 1000 character gear equipment that allows you to craft a look that is completely unique to your player.

Furthermore, just like other battle royale games, it has different seasons, time-limited events, leaderboards, and huge rewards. If you have been missing out on PUBG and other similar games due to your phone’s performance, then Zombsroyale.io will not let you down. It is light and easy on your resources which makes it easier to run on virtually every phone that is currently available on the market today.

Google Play Rating: 4.2 stars (89,000 + Reviews) / Downloads: 1,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: Yes 

Download: Zombsroyale.io

Pixel’s Unknown Battle Ground (PUBG)

PUBG is an excellent replacement to everyday battle royale games that focus mainly on the action part of the game. This game, on the other hand, concentrates on the fun and quirky aspect by giving you the ability to choose from tons of costumes and weapons.

Not to mention that everything in the world is pixelated, your opponents, you, trees, weapons, buildings, terrain and a lot more. The game comes with bright colors and even features costumes of batman, spiderman, ironman, thor and much more. The game features classic battle royale gameplay with pickup and shoot functionality. It has more than 30+ different weapons and comes with different graphics settings which allows it to run smoothly on older devices.

Additionally, PUBG also has auto-shoot functionality and intuitive controls which makes it easier for new players to become proficient in the game. What sets this game apart from other pixelated battle royale games is the fact that it has a huge map and comes with drivable cars and military vehicles in the game.

This is a huge positive point as vehicles allow you to cover more ground in the game while keeping yourself safe from enemy fire.

Google Play Rating: 4.1 stars (515,000+ Reviews) / Downloads: 10,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: Yes 

Download: Pixel’s Unknown Battle Ground [PUBG]

Knives Out

Knives Out is a no-gimmicks battle royale game that focuses mainly on the gameplay minus all the gimmicks of loot boxes, reward points, leaderboards and more. The game has a battle royale of 100 players on a single map and allows up to 5 players in a single team.

It sports classic FPS shooter animations alongside realistic muzzle fire and recoil. It takes much of its inspiration from PUBG but fixes most of the things people have come to hate about it. It features intuitive controls with excellent in-game mechanics that translate into a fun adrenaline-pumping gaming experience.

Additionally, the game also has in-game vehicles that add an additional layer of fun to this lightweight battle royale game. Apart from your traditional battle royale game modes, Knives Out also features Sniper Battle, 50 vs 50, Team battles and a lot more.

This makes it a fun experience for veteran players that have gotten tired of traditional battle royale game modes.

Google Play Rating: 3.6 stars (464,000 Reviews) / Downloads: 10,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: No 

Download: Knives Out

Cyber Hunter

Cyber Hunter can be termed as PUBG on steroids. It features console grade graphics on a mobile game and comes with detailed and expansive worlds for vivid gameplay. This battle royale game allows you to create vivid characters with next-generation facial artistry as well as equip them with tons of in-game gear for your own unique and different look.

Apart from having all the perks of a battle royale game, Cyber Hunter takes the cake by including tactical strategies into its gameplay. Not only this, but the game also has proprietary items that can give you a significant advantage over your competition including the likes of quantum barriers, fire support, invisible force fields, and optical camouflage.

Additionally, Cyber Hunter enables you to perform complex parkour maneuvers with your character that can help you get out of a sticky situation easily. Moreover, the game also allows you to swim underwater, glide in the sky, duck, roll and find cover with ease. Even if you have played the most popular battle royale games, Cyber Hunter is sure to show you something new and exciting in terms of its gameplay.

Google Play Rating: 4.1 stars (392,000+ Reviews) / Downloads: 10,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: No 

Download: Cyber Hunter

Battlelands Royale

We have had realistic battle royale games and we have even had pixelated battle royale games, so what is next? Well, how about Disney like animation alongside great in-game mechanics and quirky characters? Battlelands Royale brings you exactly that in an exciting new package.

The game features real-time battles in a roster of 32 random players from all around the world. It also comes with a team play option where you can be randomly put into a team with strangers or make your own team with your friends for a co-op gameplay experience.

Additionally, the game continuously keeps releasing new characters, in-game items, weapons and customized gear for a more rewarding gaming experience. Developers of the game also release future roadmaps to keep players excited.

The latest roadmap includes changes that are to be implemented over the coming months, these include new characters, customizability, destructible environments, additional new weapons and more.

Google Play Rating: 4.2 stars (857,000 Reviews) / Downloads: 10,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: Yes 

Download: Battlelands Royale

Ride Out Heroes

Next, we have Ride Out Heroes, a mythological battle royale game with supernatural elements included in the gameplay. This is the only game that allows you to put heroes of different classes and abilities against each other. These characters belong to different factions including the likes of mages, hunters, engineers, assassins, warriors and more.

Each one of them has their own advantages and disadvantages which brings an element of strategy to this otherwise action-packed battle royale game. The game also features a magical world with its own mysteries that make for a great in-game exploration experience.

Additionally, there are summon mounts all over the map which can be used to your tactical advantage depending on the skills and abilities of your hero. It also features new game modes like ‘hide and seek’ which allow you to disguise as in-game inanimate objects.

Taking new features a step further is the ability for your hero to get revived as a dragon after your death. And reviving does not require any special equipment, you simply pick up your dead teammate and carry them to the Goddess statue for a quick revival.

All in all, if you are bored with regular gunfights and similar game modes across all battle royale games, then Ride Out Heroes is going to be a breath of fresh new air for you.

Google Play Rating: 4.1 stars (41,000+ Reviews) / Downloads: 1,000,000+ / In-App Purchases: Yes / ADs: No 

Download: Ride Out Heroes

Sausage Man (Available Only In China)

Lastly, we have a quirky take on the battle royale genre from china, titled as the ‘Sausage Man’. Sausage Man is your classic battle royale game featuring tons of weapons and pick-to-shoot gameplay only this time, it is with sausages rather than humans.

As a sausage you have many advantages, like double jump, sidestepping, inhuman bending abilities and a lot more. Honestly, this game feels like a fun spoof of popular battle royale games with excellent graphics and noteworthy in-game mechanics. Just like any other game, you jump out of a plane along with other players and make your way onto the map below.

This is a lightweight iteration of your classic battle royale game that is not at all resource-intensive but tons of fun. There are in-game vehicles, supply drops, shrink zones and even environmental advantages that can help you win a game. For now, this game is only available in China and you will have to download the APK from an external source.

The game is expected to have a worldwide release very soon owing to its growing popularity and tons of foreign nationals playing the game.

Download: Sausage Man


What do you think about these games? Have you played any of them before? If yes, then how has your experience been? Feel free to share your opinions with us in the comments section below.

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