Games Like Fortnite: 8 Picks for You and Your Squad

Looking for a game like Fortnite? Start with Apex Legends for fast battle royale, Fall Guys for the goofy party side, or Roblox if you mostly play creator-made modes. Fortnite is really three things at once: a battle royale, a giant sandbox and a hangout spot for your friends. So we picked 8 games that each nail one of those.

Why Fortnite is so hard to put down

At its core, Fortnite is a battle royale: you jump off the bus, grab whatever you find and try to be the last one standing. Building is the twist, because a good player can throw up a fort in a couple of seconds. If building isn't your thing, Zero Build lets you just aim and move.

Epic Games has also turned it into much more than a shooter. There are concerts, live events and a huge library of creator-made games, from racing to parkour to zombie survival. Plenty of people log in mainly to hang out with their crew at night.

How to pick what to play next

Ask yourself what you actually love about Fortnite. If it's the tension of the final circle, go for another battle royale. If it's messing around with friends, a co-op or party game will hit better. If you spend most of your time in Creative, look at games where you build everything yourself.

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   1. Apex Legends

   2019

   The obvious pick if you want free, fast-paced battle royale. You play in squads, every Legend has their own abilities, and movement feels great thanks to sliding and climbing. There's no building, so it all comes down to positioning, aim and talking to your team. Ideal if you already play Zero Build.

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   2. PUBG: Battlegrounds

   2017

   The game that kicked off the battle royale craze. It's slower and more grounded than Fortnite: big maps, vehicles, and gear you put together piece by piece. Great if you love pure endgame tension and want a more tactical pace, where every footstep you hear actually matters.

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   3. Fall Guys

   2020

   Battle royale as a party game. You steer a wobbly little bean through ridiculous obstacle courses, and only the best make it to the next round. It's free, hilarious with friends and works for people who don't like shooters at all. The perfect cure for nights that got a bit too sweaty.

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   4. Roblox

   2006

   If you spend more time in creator-made modes than in battle royale, Roblox is your place. It's a free platform packed with games built by players, from obbies to role-play servers. You can also make your own experiences with its editor, which is how a lot of young creators get started.

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   5. Minecraft: Java Edition

   2011

   For the love of building, without anyone shooting at you while you place walls. You build anything you can imagine block by block, in Survival or Creative, solo or on a server with friends. A classic that can easily eat hundreds of hours once you get hooked on a big project.

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   6. Helldivers 2

   2024

   A co-op shooter where a squad of four drops in to defend the galaxy from bugs and robots. Friendly fire is on, orbital strikes sometimes land on your own team, and that's exactly what makes it so funny. Ideal if you'd rather play with your friends than against strangers.

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   7. Borderlands 3

   2019 · Main story 25 h

   If you like Fortnite's cartoon look and chasing ever crazier guns, Borderlands 3 takes that all the way. It's a looter shooter from Gearbox with unhinged humor, a full campaign and co-op where everyone gets their own loot. A great way to fill a run of evenings with friends.

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   8. Valheim

   2021

   A Viking survival game made for friends: you chop wood, build a base, then head out to fight mythological bosses. The building side echoes Fortnite, just slower and more relaxed. A good pick for a group that wants a shared project to chip away at over several weeks.

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FAQ

What game is most similar to Fortnite?

Apex Legends is the closest: free battle royale, quick matches, squad play and a colorful style. It has no building, but if you already play Zero Build in Fortnite, you'll feel at home right away. PUBG: Battlegrounds is the other big option if you want something slower.

Are there free games like Fortnite?

Yes. Apex Legends, Fall Guys and Roblox are all free to download and great with friends. Each one covers a different part of Fortnite: the fast battle royale, the silly party game energy, or the endless stream of creator-made games.

What should I play if I mostly like building in Fortnite?

Minecraft is the best pick for free-form building with no pressure. If you want building with a survival goal and friends, try Valheim. And if you like making games for other people to play, Roblox's editor is built exactly for that.