15 Battle Royale Games Ranked

Battle Royale is a genre that was popularized by games such as PlayerUnknown's Battleground aka PUBG.

By Toonacious

Published 4 years ago in Ftw

Battle Royale is a genre that was popularized by games such as PlayerUnknown's Battleground aka PUBG. The formula is simple: many players are dropped together on a giant map with a pool of interesting weapons, and the last one to survive wins.

Let us look at some of the games that use this formula to the best and have a huge player base to back them.

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Ring of Elysium may look like it's trying to fit into a world with countless battle royale games, which it may be. However, it's the dynamic maps that really work in favor of this game. Ring of Elysium has everything from natural disasters, like avalanches, to active volcanoes, and mountain climbing. This is really a one-of-a-kind experience when it comes to battle royale.

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While indeed not the best battle royale game, Dying Light: Bad Blood still manages to be unique enough to play for hours. Just imagine the gameplay of the original game merged into the battle royale concept, and you'll get Bad Blood.

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Blazing Sails takes the battle royale formula to the sea and gives the players a one of a kind experience. From cannon firing to sinking enemy ships, this game really brings a different flavor to the ever so popular genre.
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This little gem started as an April fools joke but ended up becoming the most creative battle royales ever. The key factor to Totally Accurate Battlegrounds is its unpredictability. Everything in the game works with exaggeration, whether it is the physics or gunplay, making this one a truly hilarious yet fun to play BR game.

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From far away, Realm Royale may look like a Fortnite wannabe, but factually it is not. The game doesn't focus on the building; it skips that and opts for stuff like magical abilities and summonable mounts. On top, there are abilities, so players get a gameplay complexity that makes matches feel unique and exciting, rather than the same old same old.
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Everybody is aware of Minecraft. After all, it's one of the top trending video games on YouTube. So there's no reason a Hunger Games-inspired battle royale survival mode should be doubted. And though this mode maybe not be for everyone, it still manages to a pretty good addition for players who like Minecraft and battle royale games.
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When everybody is dipping their toes in the genre of battle royale, why would Ubisoft stay put? This is why they've decided to cash in, and released their version of the battle royale named HyperSpace. As suggested by the name, this game is incredibly pacy. Probably the single most defining feature of this game is its speed.

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CRSED: F.O.A.D is a semi-realistic battle royale title that doesn't take itself too seriously. However, it still manages to provide balanced gameplay, as it gives players simple WW2 games-inspired weaponry and straightforward gameplay.
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This Battlefield 5 free update really aims to set the world of battle royale on fire. Firestorm offers the same high-quality Battlefield V visuals and mixes them up with the signature destruction mechanics to bring a truly immersive battle royale experience.
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Fortnite can be called the most influential battle royale game for young ones. The game has created a ton of memes and has a hardcore community bigger than many other BR games. Fortnite is an arcade shooter that allows players to build walls and dig through them. This mix match of building and shooting, along with in-game events and cross-over skins, is what has contributed to Fortnite's massive player pool.

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Who would've known that a Takeshi's Castle version of a game made with cute blobby characters will garner so many positive reviews? Luckily the easy-to-play nature of Fall Guys makes it a very fun and unique battle royale. It is not a first-person shooter that really broadens its reach, as everyone from kids to old ones can easily play this game.
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Garena's Free Fire is the product of blending two popular games like Fortnite and PUBG and releases them on mobile. This game is top-rated in countries such as India, Thailand, and many others. But has yet to see adoption in the States.
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Titanfall 2 is probably one of the most underrated modern-day shooters. Luckily, many of its features return in its spiritual successor Apex Legends. The game takes some flavors of Titanfall right down the Battle Royale alley. Apex is immensely popular for its open and fast gameplay mixed with some of the most satisfying gunplay.

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Everybody knows Call of Duty Warzone. The franchise has been around for over a decade. But this alone is not why this free-to-play take on the game is popular. Warzone is incredibly popular for its version of battle royale, which is pretty easy to understand. The only downside would be the download size of this game. Warzone is over 150GB on PCs, a hefty download but totally worth it.
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And finally, the granddaddy of all battle royale games, PlayerUnknowns's Battlegrounds. The story of how PUBG came to be is a good one. However, the level of its influence on the genre as a whole is what makes this one of the best battle royale video games ever. While the game isn't perfect like every other title on the list, it is still a huge milestone and reason why many of the games on this list exist.