1. Modern Combat 5 – Editor’s Choice
Crew up with your companions or players from around the world in this fast-paced military FPS action game that revolves around saving Tokyo from militants. Modern Combat 5 will keep you at the edge of your seat as you kill the trouble makers in epic fights. Four classes, Attack, Heavy, Recon, and Sniper, can be opened gradually as you progress in the game. All battling styles can be redone, remembering explicit highlights for firearms to make taking out the adversary more severe and fulfilling. I especially love the multiplayer mode that allows up to 12 players and has amazing FPS game types like capture the flag, deathmatch, and free-for-all. There wasn’t a lag, but I found issues with spawning. As soon as I spawned, the enemy killed me before I had a chance to move. (Are you hearing me, Gameloft? I am dying!) Detail to attention is apparent in every frame! Everything is brilliant, from different sounds of guns, tire screeching, etc., to fluid animation and concise levels. They will keep you snared to the quick-moving storyline. The only thing that didn’t sit well with me is its on-screen controls. They are squeezed close to each other, making it difficult to get the right one. And the external controller does not support the game yet! However, Gameloft says this might change in the future. So let’s wait for a while. Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $0.99)
Different story modesIn-game voice chatTons of missionsBrilliant graphics
On-screen controls are clunkyNeeds network connection to play
Size: 1.7GB Download
2. Call of Duty: Mobile – Best PUBG alternative
Proved to be one of the biggest competitors of PUBG mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile is one of the recently launched FPS games for iOS. The game offers a very intuitive battle royale mode with many in-game customizations to try out, such as riding tanks and helicopters to engage in a ferocious battle. As a franchise that turned into a mobile game, you might have lower expectations for the game to retain all its original gameplay features. However, it does not disappoint! COD:M is a small free-to-play package with big surprises. It has been smartly and carefully optimized to work for all kinds of devices while offering smoother graphics with rich details at the same time. The game also offers various 5v5 Multiplayer modes, and new modes are updated weekly. Simply reading this might make you think it’s easy to play, but trust me, rising to the highest rank in the ranked multiplayer mode as well as ranked battle royale isn’t that easy! All in all, this is the best PUBG alternative for iPhone players. Fun fact: The game was downloaded upwards of 100K times within the first week of its release. Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $0.99)
Variety of different multiplayer modesBattle Royale featuring 100-playerExcellent optimization for both high-end and low-end devices
The CODM community is relatively smaller than PUBG
Size: 3.9GB Download
3. Garena Free Fire: Rampage – Nice gameplay
Garena Free Fire is one of the highly praised and popular battle royale games. With cut-throat survival competition and tons of customization for each weapon and soldier, the game pits you in a 10-minute battle royale against 49 other players. There are multiple game modes like solo, duo, and team, along with a fast-paced 4v4 game mode. WIth the 4th anniversary addition, the game brings you plenty of new content. This includes a brand new Lone Wolf mode, AC80 weapon, Clash Royale new season, and a lot more. The gameplay is comparatively easier than PUBG. The in-game voice chat option lets you talk among your squad and plan out a game strategy to win the battle. Beware, as there are many champions out there waiting to smear out each other. Price: Free (In-app purchases $0.99)
In-game voice chatSupports up to 50 playersGameplay is outstandingSmooth controls
Some in-app purchases are too expensiveLagging issues
Size: 1.9GB Download
4. Knives Out – Less popular game like PUBG
NetEase, a Chinese technology company, released three PUBG alternatives, of which Knives Out is the last in the series. This has been the most successful of all three and primarily because it’s like an enhanced PUBG. The game offers more beautiful maps, locations, and a chance of forming your rules. That’s right! Even with all that, the only way to win is to enter the battlefield with 99 other players and survive till the end. The game offers an enormous combat zone lashed with various difficulties. Also, with voice chats, you can easily stay in sync with your friends. Although the game currently has Asian servers, there’s very little latency while playing from other regions. Moreover, according to a report from Sensor Tower, Knives Out generated exceeded Fornite and PUBG Mobile in revenue on Android and iOS. This game is definitely underrated and is worth a try! Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $0.99)
100-player battle royaleIn-game voice chatsNicely optimized for low-end devices
Minor glitches throughout the gameplay
Size: 3.1GB Download
5. ScarFall: Royal Combat – Best offline PUBG alternative
ScarFall is one of the popular entries to our list of PUBG alternatives. It was created by Indian developers and ranked amongst the top Made-in-India apps in the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat App Innovation challenge. What sets this game apart from other PUBG alternatives is that it’s even available offline to play. The classic battle royale experience is no less than what you witnessed in PUBG. With massive actions and intense gameplay, this game should be tried at least once. The game comes with both a solo mode and a 4v4 squad mode, and one unique aspect of the game is that you will be able to play it in the first person and the third-person camera. Intriguing, right! Moreover, the game also has vast environments and highly loaded weaponry. However, it isn’t as polished as other games like PUBG on this list. But if you are looking for an offline alternative, this is the best option! Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $0.99)
Supports both offline and online gameplayRapidly growing communityGreat graphics
It is buggy
Size: 646MB Download
6. Pixel’s Unknown Battle Ground – Retro-styled PUBG alternative
This game offers a similar experience to that of PUBG but with pixelated graphics. Although pixelated graphics may sound a bit low-standard, it’s addictive enough to entertain you for hours. The game also offers a decent amount of weapons and customizations to select. Apart from that, the controls are easy to use, and you’ll quickly get adapted to the gameplay. The gameplay is also fun and comedic. To simplify the mechanics, the developers also added an auto-shoot mode in the game. However, since the game is still under development, you may encounter minor bugs or face lags. But all in all, it’s a great option to play with your friends. Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $0.99)
Auto-shoot modeA pretty good amount of weapons availableCool retro visualsSmall in size
Minor glitches
Size: 411.1MB Download So, these are some top games like PUBG for iPhone and iPad. I hope you found your favorite from the list. What other games have you found as a great alternative to PUBG? Share your answer in the comments below. Read more:
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