The Best PUBG Mobile Alternatives Out There In 2020

The year 2020 has been a total disaster, starting with the Covid-19 pandemic to the tensions between India and China leading to the ban of PUBG Mobile in India. The last one hit us hard, as PUBG Mobile was the leading online multiplayer battle royale game with a player base of over 50 million Indians. Now that PUBG Mobile is being banned, most of the players are trying to find a good alternative with a similar experience as PUBG Mobile. So in this article, I’ll be discussing the top 3 PUBG Mobile alternatives out there on Play Store and aren’t banned.

Call of Duty Mobile

COD Mobile is the latest game in the Call of Duty franchise which was released back in October 2019 and its been killing out there in the mobile gaming scene. The game is amazingly polished, and brags its solid mechanics. It obviously has the 100-player battle Royale, but the Multiplayer part of the game is something else. It is a really fast paced and intensive PvP in smaller maps.

There are many modes to choose from like Hardpoint, Domination, Search and Destroy, Team Death match and many more. These matches are quicker and test your skills in the CQB (Close Quarter Battles). There are also tons of maps to choose from. The special features about the Multiplayer part are the score streaks and operator skills that make the matches really thrilling and engaging.

As for the Battle Royale, consider it similar to the PUBG Mobile’s Payload mode, with just a lot of new features sprinkled on top. It does have an amazing vehicle and movement mechanics though. Also there are a variety of classes that you can choose from, that assist you like the one called Poltergeist that makes you nearly invisible for a short amount of time or Trickster that creates 2 holograms which can distract the enemy.

These are just 2 of the 12 classes in the game with the other classes offering varied skills. You can also drive a tank that is dropped towards the end of the game and you can even choose your own guns before the match and get them in the airdrops.

It has very smooth and realistic graphics and is also compatible on fairly average handsets. There are also many interesting features like operator skills, score streaks etc. but the latest gunsmith update makes the game much more versatile. One can literally customize each and every aspect of their gun from the muzzle to the optics to even the rear grip which can help fit your play style. This is the best fit for all the PUBG players and even for the content creators as there is a lot of content to cover and also new content is added every single month.

Fortnite Battle Royale

Fortnite Battle Royale is a game published by Epic Games and was a hit as soon as it was released. It was primarily released for PC, PS4 and Xbox, but later on in mid 2018, it was released for Android and iOS. The one thing that attracts players from all around the world is the building aspect. While in a match, one can build walls, stairs, roofs and even place traps. This aspect of the game makes it really competitive and intense. With the latest update they have added marvel heroes.

You can find different weapons and superpowers spread across the map and use them to achieve the “VICTORY ROYALE”. This game has been following a story line since the Season 1 and there are live events every other month which are really cool. The game gets updated regularly and new skins are added to the item shop on a weekly basis.

The only downside about Fortnite is that since it is a cross-platform game you need a pretty hefty device, as the mid-range phone might not cut it. Other than that this game is really nice to play and the gameplay is also smooth. I would definitely recommend trying Fortnite as another alternative for PUBG.

As Fortnite Battle Royale isn’t listed on Google Play Store so you can download it from Epic Games or use the above link

Garena Free Fire

Garena Free Fire is a survival shooter game very much similar to PUBG Mobile. Each 10 minute game places you on a remote island where you are pit against 49 other players, all seeking survival. Players freely choose their starting point with their parachute, and aim to stay in the safe zone for as long as possible. Drive vehicles to explore the vast map, hide in trenches, or become invisible by proning under grass. Ambush, snipe, survive, there is only one goal: to survive and answer the Call of Duty.

If you are a Hardcore PUBG Mobile fan but don’t have a great device then, this should be your go to option. It’s not required for you to have a high spec phone to run this game. You can run the game even with a 1GB RAM device, but it is recommended to have a 2GB RAM device for smooth graphics. Even if this game seems to be on the lower end, it is pretty fun. The developers also put in a lot of effort to update the game and add new content with every season. You should definitely try it out.