7 Best Games Like PUBG Mobile on Android and iOS

Remember the Indian govt had banned 59 Chinese apps citing the sovereignty and integrity of Indian cyberspace? At that time the Indian government also banned PUBG Mobile, the popular battle royale game. While Krafton, the company behind PUBG introduced a new battle royale game – Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) soon. But, it also faced the same fate as PUBG. While the Indian government has removed the ban on BGMI now temporarily, PUBG still remains banned in the country. To combat that, we have carefully curated the 7 best games like PUBG Mobile for both Android and iOS. So, read on to play some alternatives, until the govt. figures out what to do with PUBG Mobile.

1. Call of Duty: Mobile

Call of Duty: Mobile was launched for both Android and iOS to give stiff competition to PUBG Mobile. Not to mention, CoD: Mobile is published by Activision, a US-based studio so the chances are next to nothing for the game to be banned. The best part about Call of Duty: Mobile is that it offers everything you used to love playing on PUBG. You have a 100-player battle royale mode, a 5v5 deathmatch, multiplayer modes like CoD Black Ops and much more.

Along with that, you can endlessly customize your character, weapons, unlock new characters, earn rewards, and much more. Best of all, the game takes up around 2GB of storage and runs pretty well on budget Android devices so it can sufficiently replace PUBG Mobile in the Indian market. Simply put, at this point, Call of Duty: Mobile is the best PUBG alternative that you can hop on.

Pros

• 100-player battle royale 
• Features other multiplayer games too
• Compatible with both budget and high-tier devices
• Takes up 2GB of storage

Cons

• The community is relatively smaller than PUBG

Download: Android, iOS (Free, offers in-app purchases)

2. Fortnite

With Fortnite ousted from Apple’s App Store and PUBG banned in India, it is time for Epic to tap the Indian market. Since more than 75% of Indian smartphone users use Android, Fortnite has the opportunity to grow big here. But, there is one thing that makes me put it in second place and that is its humongous download size and compatibility requirements.

Not to forget, Fortnite has also been removed from the Play Store, but you do have the option to sideload the game through its own store. The installation process is rather seamless and you can learn how to install Fortnite on Android without Play Store from our guide. Coming to my main complaint, Fortnite takes around 8GB of storage which is a big ask for budget Android devices, especially in India.

On top of that, Fortnite needs an Android device running Android 8 or higher, at least 4GB of RAM, GPU that features Adreno 530/Mali G71 or higher, and lastly, a mid to high-tier processor. In other terms, if your Android device comes with a Snapdragon 8-series processor then you are good to go. Along with that, now some 6-series processors are also able to handle Fortnite pretty well.

Moving to the gameplay, Fortnite is a game that is very similar to PUBG Mobile. You have four distinct modes: 100-player battle royale, Party Royale, Creative, and Save the World. Party Royal is just like PUBG’s Cheer Park; Creative is where you can create your own island and Save the World is a co-op tower defense survival game.

I would say in terms of gameplay, Fortnite is in fact better than PUBG Mobile. And now that a new Fornite season has just started, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity.

Pros

• High-quality graphics
• 100-player battle royale
• Multiple gaming modes
• Gameplay is excellent

Cons

• Needs high storage
• Not compatible with all devices

Download: Android, Samsung Galaxy Store (Free, offers in-app purchases)

3. Garena Free Fire MAX

If you’re not yet comfortable jumping into a high-capacity fight, Free Fire – Max could be the game you’d like to try out first. The controls are all on the screen and simple to navigate, but the highlight for you is that only have to go against 49 other users in a 10-minute window to survive until the end. That’s a quick game to hone all your skills before an intense battle.

The basics of the battle royale mode all remain the same. You’ll drop on a remote island and will have to find good weapons, as well as medkits, and stay inside the safe zone to win the battle.

You could also form 4-man squads and talk amongst yourselves to devise a strategy with in-game voice chat. Their graphics are smooth, so you wouldn’t necessarily face any lag during the gameplay.

Pros

• 49-player battle royale
• Loot and shoot
• Supports in-game voice chat
• Pretty good graphics

Cons

• Weapons are limited
• Anti-cheating system does not seem to work

Download: Android, iOS (Free, in-app purchases start at $0.99)

4. New State Mobile

Developed by Krafton, the parent company of PUBG, New State Mobile takes place in the distant future in PUBG Universe, where economic instability has created class segregation amongst the rich and poor. For people who want to escape their harsh lifestyle, they take part in the Battlegrounds, the eponymous survival tournament, and the one standing tall gets a ticket to escape their harsh living standards.

New State Mobile features similar gameplay PUBG fans are used to. It still features the 4×4 maps, except for newer locations. The distinct difference between this game and PUBG mobile is the graphics, and gadgets like drones, etc. to fight against opponents. New State Mobile also features exclusive new vehicles. If you want an alternative to PUBG mobile, yet something that is distinct, New State Mobile is a great alternative.

Pros

• Battle royale gameplay
• Exclusive guns and vehicles
• Unique gameplay
• Gorgeous graphics

Cons

• Intense graphics make it difficult to run on older systems.

Download: Android, iOS (Free, offers in-app purchases)

5. Badlanders

While not technically a battle royale, Badlanders follows gameplay that is similar to the battle royale formula. You still get into the game, and fend off against opponent players. You will still scavenge for materials, items, and even guns. The only thing changing is that players can bring the loot procured from the map, and sell them in a player-traded market. Furthermore, the money procured from selling your loot can be used to purchase better gear. If players for some reason get taken out, they’ll lose everything they carried in that run.

Badlanders is perfect for people that love their games thrilling, and with high risk and reward.

Pros

• Extremely hardcore gameplay
• Drop in-and-out gameplay
• Fun guns to use
• Player driven economy

Cons

• Servers can be unstable
• Extremely hardcore

Download: Android, iOS (Free, offers in-app purchases)

6. Knives Out

Another game made by NetEase, Knives Out is a 100-player battle royale featuring vibrant graphics, modern sports cars, fast-paced gameplay, and fun guns. The game still allows you to team up with other players, or play solo. It also has character customization. Furthermore, frequent events results in unique gameplay modifiers. Knives Out is a great game to spend time with, if you have that battle royale itch.

Pros

• Vibrant Visuals
• Familiar Battle Royale gameplay
• Character Customization

Cons

• Smaller player base
• Loading times are long

Download: Android, iOS (Free, offers in-app purchases)

7. Rules of Survival

Rules of Survival is another battle royale offering by NetEase, that features 120 players gameplay. It features HD graphics, and over 300 players when playing duos. Furthermore, Rules of Survival features a wide variety of firearms and accessories, different weather and terrain, and exhilarating gameplay synonymous to battle royal games. This is another great already if you and your friend want to team up and play battle royale.

Pros

• Solo or duos gameplay
• Different weather conditions and terrain
• Play solo against 120 players, or duos against 300 players

Cons

• Smaller, dedicated player base

Download: Android

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