EVE Vanguard's Operation Avalon alpha is live but on a clock. Seven EVE Vanguard alternatives on PC for hardcore shooters, extraction FPS, and persistent-world combat.
My Garden Tale's daily orders stack fast and premium currency gates the good decor. Seven My Garden Tale alternatives for farm and garden sim fans on Android in 2026.
Escape the Backrooms just landed on Switch 2 with day-one cross-play. Seven desktop backrooms horror picks, from Inside the Backrooms to Anemoiapolis, tested for coop and solo runs.
Frosthaven's director says everyone plays the board game wrong. Seven desktop coop board game apps that keep the group together, from Gloomhaven to Tabletop Simulator.
Escape the Backrooms hit Switch 2 with full cross-play from day one. These seven cross-play horror games on Android let you scream at the same monsters as your PC and console friends.
Arc Raiders 1.36 landed with the trio and solo tracking split. Seven desktop extraction shooters, from Hunt: Showdown to Escape from Tarkov, ranked for solo runs and squad nights.
Pokemon Winds and Waves rumors put 300 new species on the table, and mobile fans want the same catch-and-battle loop today. These seven Android pokemon-like games cover free, gacha, and offline picks.
Square Enix confirmed Ever Crisis shuts down October 6, 2026. These seven Android RPGs cover the party turn-based combat, gacha character rotation, and Final Fantasy pacing fans built around it.
Nintendo is winding Mario Kart Tour down. These seven Android racers keep the fast lobbies, drift-heavy tracks, and short-session pace fans built the game around.
We tested seven Android and iOS titles with real online play plus chat controls, moderation, or invite-only servers. Safer multiplayer picks for kids.
Generals just landed on iPhone but PC and Mac players are still stuck on 20 year old builds. We tested seven desktop RTS games that scratch the same itch.
Pokémon GO turned 10 in 2026 and long-time trainers are looking for a new AR hook. We tested seven Pokémon GO alternatives on Android that walk you outside for a reason.
Command & Conquer Generals just landed on iPhone and iPad. Seven real-time strategy games on iOS worth playing after you finish Zero Hour.
CS2 is Steam's top shooter again in 2026, but the meta grind burns out players fast. Seven Counter-Strike 2 alternatives on PC for tactical, hero, and arena shooter fans.
Cyberpunk 2077 is a hard game to follow. Here are 7 alternatives on PC that hit different pieces of what made Night City special.
Marvel Rivals' new Captain America swimsuit skin pulled the genre back into headlines. Seven hero shooter games for PC that go beyond Overwatch and Marvel Rivals.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 is officially in development, but the wait is long. Here are 7 magic-heavy open-world RPGs to fill the gap on PC.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches July 9. Seven pirate adventure games for PC that scratch the same tall-ship, cannon-battle, treasure-hunt itch.
Solo Leveling: KARMA's new combat trailer looks great, but the wait is long. Here are 7 anime action RPGs on PC that scratch the same power-fantasy itch right now.
The Definitive Edition patched a lot but the mission and AI design still show its 2004 bones. Seven GTA: SA Definitive Edition alternatives for PC in 2026.
Amazon Luna's catalog is thin, region-locked, and now Prime-only after the April 2026 cuts. Seven cloud gaming alternatives for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Mobile players want Attack on Titan action on Android. We tested 7 anime action mobile alternatives with aerial mobility, boss fights, and free entry.
Blood Bowl 3's license is changing hands, leaving fans looking for alternatives. Seven turn-based fantasy sports and tabletop-style PC games worth playing right now.
Relic is turning Company of Heroes into a roguelite, splitting the fanbase. Seven real-time strategy alternatives for anyone who wants the classic RTS loop instead.
EA Sports College Football 27 finally hits PC after 33 years, but performance patches and price have some players hunting elsewhere. Seven alternatives, tested on PC.
Android rhythm and K-pop games that beat the shallow KPop Demon Hunters mobile tie-ins. Real songs, deep charts, no bait-and-switch shells.
Subnautica 2 launched into a 2-to-3 year early access window on Steam. If you want a full underwater or open-world survival game today, here are seven alternatives.
The best beat 'em up games on PC in 2026: Streets of Rage 4, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, River City Girls 2, Fight'N Rage, Final Vendetta, Absolver, and Double Dragon Gaiden.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is getting a deckbuilding board game. These seven desktop apps turn board game night into something friends can join from anywhere.
The best superhero games on PC in 2026: Marvel Rivals, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman: Arkham Knight, Injustice 2, DC Universe Online, Suicide Squad.
The best Attack on Titan game alternatives for PC in 2026: God Eater 3, Toukiden 2, NieR: Automata, Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro, Naraka: Bladepoint, and My Hero One's Justice 2.
The best Persona 5: The Phantom X alternatives for Android in 2026: Honkai Star Rail, Nikke, Wuthering Waves, Reverse: 1999, Snowbreak, Another Eden, and Zenless Zone Zero.
Great Valheim alternatives on PC: V Rising, Enshrouded, Palworld, Grounded, Sons of the Forest, Nightingale, and Conan Exiles, tested for co-op survival.
Discord finally arrived on Meta Quest, but the VR social space had already grown up. Seven apps for hanging out in VR, tested on Windows-driven headsets.
Modern Warfare 4 skips Xbox Game Pass at launch and lands October 23, 2026. Seven MW4 alternatives on PC for players who want military shooters without the season pass.
State of Decay 3's studio Undead Labs faces sale or closure. Seven survival and zombie community-sim alternatives on PC while the game's future is uncertain.
Seven Dead or Alive 6 alternatives on desktop in 2026: Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, MK1, Guilty Gear Strive, Soulcalibur VI, DNF Duel, Tekken 7.
Mario Kart World is a Switch 2 exclusive. Seven Mario Kart World alternatives on Steam that bring the same item-and-drift kart racing to Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Arc System Works' 4v4 Marvel tag fighter lands in 2026. Seven Steam fighting games to play right now while you wait, picked for similar combat feel, team mechanics, and netcode.
State of Decay 3's troubled production left a gap. Eight zombie survival games for Windows, macOS, and Linux that scratch the same itch on Steam right now.
Stars Reach is still in alpha. Until Raph Koster ships, these 7 sandbox MMORPGs on PC are the closest thing to player-driven worlds with real consequences.
Tetris is becoming an animated series next year. While you wait, these 7 Tetris alternatives on PC scratch the same falling-block itch, several of them free.
Strange New Worlds keeps reshaping Captain Kirk on screen. Seven Star Trek games for Windows, macOS, and Linux that let us captain our own ship, from the modern MMO to the cult classics.
EVO 2026's platform-fighter visibility has spiked this week. Six Brawlhalla alternatives on Steam for players ready for a deeper smash-style fighter.
EVO 2026's fighting game showcase is mid-stream this week. Seven Guilty Gear Strive alternatives on Steam for players hunting their next anime fighter to main.
Payday 2's Diesel 3.0 open beta starts June 30 with 64-bit and DX11, but the long-term shape is uncertain. Seven heist-shooter alternatives for Windows that play right now.
Kinetic Games pushed the Phasmophobia 1.0 launch back again. Seven co-op horror games for Windows that already deliver the same investigation chills.
EVO 2026's indie fighter spotlight covered Skullgirls this week. Seven Skullgirls 2nd Encore alternatives on Steam for players hunting their next indie or tag-team fighter.
Creative Assembly opened the Medieval 3 launch-faction poll, but the wait is months long. Seven desktop strategy games that scratch the Total War itch while we wait.
Critical Role split Campaign 4 into multiple west-marches tables on week one. Seven desktop apps that run drop-in DnD sessions without the scheduling chaos.
Modern Warfare III splits its own community every season. Seven Modern Warfare 3 alternatives for PC across military shooters, free-to-play arena FPS, and hardcore tactical games.
Cricket 24 launched rough and the patches couldn't fix every miss. Seven Cricket 24 alternatives for PC cricket sim fans in 2026.
eFootball is free but the monetization and matchmaking turn players off. Seven eFootball alternatives for PC soccer fans in 2026.
Vice City was delisted and the Trilogy port is uneven. Seven GTA: Vice City alternatives for PC open-world action fans in 2026.
Riot announced League of Legends Classic to bring the game back to its 2010 roots, but if you want a real LoL alternative on PC these 7 desktop MOBAs and MOBA-shooters cover the genre's full range.
Spider-Man 2 is finally on PC but its port had rough patches. Seven Marvel's Spider-Man 2 alternatives for PC action-adventure fans in 2026.
Pokemon UNITE keeps rolling out new Legendaries and battle passes, but if the grind has worn thin these 7 mobile MOBA alternatives give faster matches, deeper teamplay, or both.
SnowRunner's mission grind and DLC pricing send drivers looking elsewhere. Seven SnowRunner alternatives for PC off-road simulation fans in 2026.
Tekken 7 is a decade-old foundation but the meta has moved on. Seven Tekken 7 alternatives for PC fighting game fans in 2026.
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne lives on through Reforged, but RTS players want more. Seven Frozen Throne alternatives for PC strategy fans in 2026.
Wardogs promises hardcore gunplay with progression that sticks. We rounded up 7 desktop FPS alternatives that respect your time the same way.
Wildgate's active development is ending, but the spaceship co-op crew shooter shape is alive on PC. Here are 7 Wildgate alternatives for desktop that keep the crew of friends, the engine room, and the laser cannons.
The Everyday Wonders expansion is cute, but Pokémon TCG Pocket's energy timer still gets in the way. These 7 mobile TCG alternatives cover deeper deck-building, faster matches, and bigger metas.
Burnout Paradise turned 17 this year. Here are 7 Android racers that capture the same boost-takedown-crash loop, ranked after a long weekend on a controller.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's new Everyday Wonders expansion landed this week. Here are 8 Android card battlers that scratch the same itch on mobile.
Burnout Paradise is back on Eurogamer's mind, but it never came to Android. Seven arcade racing games like Burnout for Android that nail the speed, crashes, and chaos.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game launches this summer. We tested 7 PC alternatives that scratch the same anime fighter itch right now.
Dune: Awakening is the survival MMO everyone is talking about ahead of Dune 3. We tested 7 PC alternatives if its grind, scarcity, or PvP isn't for you.
GTA 6 ships first on console and PC is months out. We picked 7 open-world crime games on PC that scratch the same itch while you wait for the port.
Star Wars Galactic Racer has the original-trilogy spirit. Eight Star Wars games for Windows, macOS, and Linux that already deliver, from the Jedi saga to the KOTOR catalogue.
Burnout Paradise still slaps, but it ships from 2008. Seven Burnout Paradise alternatives for Windows, macOS, and Linux that match the chaos, the crash physics, or the open world.
A fan mod added multiplayer to The Last of Us Part 2. Seven desktop apps for adding multiplayer to single-player PC games, from Steam Remote Play to open-source mesh VPNs.
Star Fox got a refresh, and Polygon's quick guide rekindled the on-rails cockpit itch. These 7 space shooter games on PC give modern pilots a real ship and a real galaxy.
Don't Starve Together hit its highest player count ever a decade after launch. Seven Don't Starve Together alternatives for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Polygon's pre-Switch Sports Resort piece sent us back to the couch. Eight Switch Sports-style party games for Windows, macOS, and Linux that actually fill the gap.
Valorant's Act 4 dropped a new map and a new mode, but if you've already burned out on the queue, these 7 Valorant alternatives on PC keep the tactical-shooter itch scratched.
ArenaNet just announced Mistbound, a Guild Wars CCG. While we wait, here are the 8 best CCG and TCG card games on PC worth playing in 2026.
Polygon's weekend-free Steam list is fun, but the real value is the always-free titles. We tested 8 of the best free-to-play multiplayer PC games in 2026.
The Halo remake's PS Plus requirement for local co-op started a fresh discussion. We tested 8 of the best local co-op games on PC for couch sessions in 2026.
We tested 8 split-screen co-op games on PC that let two or more players share a screen, a couch, and a single copy.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is shaping the season cycle in 2026. Seven ARPGs worth installing on Windows or macOS desktop while you wait for the next ladder.
IRON NEST became a Steam Next Fest hit with its dieselpunk heavy-turret loop. Seven war machine and artillery games that hit similar nerves on desktop.
Kemuri is a PS5 timed exclusive until 2027, but the genre Ikumi Nakamura is chasing already runs on PC. Seven Kemuri alternatives for desktop while you wait.
Chainsaw Man's surprise video game put stylish action back in the headlines. Eight character action games on PC, ranked across stylish combat, soulslikes, and rhythm hybrids.
Rhythm Heaven Groove brought the genre back into the headlines. Eight rhythm games for PC, ranked across VR, dungeon-crawl, and pure-skill picks.
Forza Horizon 6's launch reignited the realistic-vs-arcade debate. Eight sim racing games on PC, ranked across GT, endurance, F1, and rallying disciplines.
WoW: Midnight reset the conversation around subscription MMOs. Eight World of Warcraft alternatives on PC, covering subscription, free-to-play, and buy-to-play models.
Polygon's coverage of the Black Ops 1 and 2 re-releases reignited the series. Seven Call of Duty: Black Ops alternatives for PC with the same military FPS pace.
FFXIV's June patch gave players another reason to log in. For the days you want a different MMO on PC, here are seven Final Fantasy XIV alternatives.
Genshin Impact's Luna VIII patch lands July 1, but the gacha grind and storage footprint push players to look elsewhere. Here are seven Genshin Impact alternatives worth installing in 2026.
Roblox's TTK testing pulled 4 million visits in a day, but the platform's monetization and content moderation push players to look elsewhere. Seven Roblox alternatives that ship on Android.
Ubisoft announced a Black Flag remake while Shadows shipped its final DLC. Seven pirate and naval games on PC for players who do not want to wait.
Xenoverse 3 was just teased. Until it ships, these are the seven best Dragon Ball games on Steam for Windows and Linux fans to play right now.
EA Sports FC 26 hits Game Pass in time for the World Cup. Seven PC football alternatives that beat it on price, modding freedom, or simulation depth.
CD Projekt's free-to-play Witcher co-op RPG is still years out. These 7 free-to-play co-op RPGs for PC, from Path of Exile to Throne and Liberty, are playable today.
Meccha Chameleon sold two million copies in six days. Seven hide-and-seek and social-deduction games on PC for players who finished it and want more.
Star Wars Monopoly: Heroes vs Villains pushed the brand into Hasbro's IP slot. We tested 7 digital board game alternatives to Monopoly on Steam that play cleaner with family.
Pokémon Champions just launched on Android with 1v1 PvP battles. If you want AR exploration, MOBA-style 5v5, or a card-game spin, we picked 7 strong alternatives.
Jade Shadow's constellations gave Warframe a heat spike again. We tested 7 Warframe alternatives on Windows that scratch the same free-to-play looter shooter itch.
Wuthering Waves 3.4 just dropped Lucilla's banner. If the gacha grind or PC stutters wear you down, these seven action-RPG alternatives run great on Windows.
World Cup fever makes everyone an armchair manager. Seven football management games for Android, from Football Manager 26 Mobile to the free, no-pay-to-win Hattrick.
Battlefield Hardline's servers shut down on PS4 and Xbox One this month. These seven multiplayer FPS alternatives on PC keep the cops-and-robbers itch alive.
The Civilization 7 hotseat update fixed one thing but didn't undo the launch hangover. Seven Civilization VII alternatives that scratch the 4X itch while Firaxis keeps patching.
Dead by Daylight is ten years old and the meta has calcified. These seven asymmetric horror alternatives on PC offer fresh killer-vs-survivor dynamics.
Enginefall isn't out yet, but the Snowpiercer-meets-Rust pitch is loud. These seven co-op survival alternatives on PC scratch the same itch right now.
Jackbox is betting big on Trivia Murder Party 3, but the party-game shelf is more crowded than it's been in years. Seven Jackbox alternatives on PC for your next game night.
Enginefall just made survival look interesting again. Seven Rust alternatives for Windows, Mac, and Linux that scratch the build-raid-loot itch without the toxicity tax.
Titanfall 3 isn't coming. Empulse is the closest substitute, but it's not the only one. Seven Titanfall 2 alternatives that capture the wall-running, parkour-FPS feel on PC.
Wuthering Waves 3.4 dropped Lucilla and a Cyberpunk crossover, but the gacha is heavy and the optimization keeps slipping. These seven Wuthering Waves alternatives on Android scratch the same anime-action itch.
EVO 2026 entries are down, but the fighting game scene on PC is the deepest in years. Eight tested fighting games on Steam including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and more.
Godzilla, Pacific Rim, and the kaiju genre are having a moment. Seven giant-monster games tested on PC including GigaBash, Earth Defense Force, and Dawn of the Monsters.
Fable 4 lets you be an evil landlord. While we wait, here are 8 desktop property tycoon games where you can already buy the building, flip it, and squeeze the rent.
Patrice Désilets is back with a 1666: Amsterdam prologue, and the wait for the full game is long. Here are seven 1666: Amsterdam alternatives for stealth-action fans on PC.
Cricket 26 brings the Ashes license back to PC, but Big Ant's tools and pace aren't for everyone. We tested 7 Cricket 26 alternatives for desktop in 2026.
EA Sports FC Mobile dominates the App Store charts, but it isn't the only mobile football game worth your time. Here are seven EA Sports FC Mobile alternatives for Android.
Farming Simulator 25 is the sim standard, but its scope and price aren't for everyone. We tested 7 Farming Simulator 25 alternatives for desktop in 2026.
FIFA 22 is delisted and the rebranded EA Sports FC has the throne now. We tested 7 FIFA 22 alternatives for desktop that hold up in 2026.
Wild Terra 2 is free to keep on Steam right now. These 8 free MMORPGs for PC, including Albion Online and FFXIV's free trial, are still worth your time in 2026.
GOALS is the free FIFA-style football game that finally launched in 2026. Seven GOALS alternatives for Windows when you want a different soccer feel, from eFootball to Football Manager.
GTA IV still holds up, but Liberty City is showing wear and the Games For Windows Live era left scars. We tested 7 GTA IV alternatives for desktop in 2026.
33 Immortals fits 33 players into a co-op roguelike raid. These 8 multiplayer roguelike games for desktop deliver the run-die-restart loop with friends.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted 2012 still rips, but the cop-chase formula has moved on. We tested 7 Need for Speed: Most Wanted alternatives for desktop in 2026.
Palworld blew up at launch, then the meta hardened. We tested 7 Palworld alternatives for desktop that scratch the same survival, taming and crafting itch in 2026.
Roblox is huge but the moderation and Robux economy push players to look. We tested 7 Roblox alternatives for desktop that offer real UGC worlds in 2026.
Team Fortress 2 turns 19 this year. Seven Team Fortress 2 alternatives for Windows that capture the class-shooter feel, from Overwatch 2 to Deadlock and Deep Rock Galactic.
The Crew Motorfest delivers Hawaii's festival racing energy, but online quirks and a smaller map send players looking. We tested 7 desktop alternatives in 2026.
Wild Terra 2 is free to keep on Steam this week, but the player base is small. Here are seven Wild Terra 2 alternatives for medieval sandbox MMO fans on PC.
WCC2 is a mobile-port cricket game with a heavy file size and dated visuals on PC. Seven desktop cricket game alternatives for Windows in 2026.
Sea of Remnants is a free-to-play pirate RPG arriving in 2026. While you wait, here are 7 desktop alternatives for ship building, naval combat, and pirate adventure.
Seven asymmetric multiplayer horror games for PC, compared by killer design, survivor pacing, queue health, and how each handles the four-versus-one tension.
Teamfight Tactics turned 7 and the auto-battler scene is wider than ever. We played 8 auto-battler games on PC and Mac in 2026, ranked by depth and ease of entry.
Gears of War: E-Day is still ahead on the calendar. We tested 7 third-person cover shooters that scratch the same chunky-gunplay itch right now on PC.
Guild Wars 3 was revealed but release is years away. We tested 7 MMORPG alternatives on PC right now that scratch the same horizontal-progression itch.
Gundam Rogue Orbit lands in 2027. We tested 7 mech-action alternatives on PC right now that scratch the cockpit-and-thruster itch.
Halo: Campaign Evolved isn't out yet, but the itch is. We tested 7 alternatives that scratch the same arena shooter spot on PC right now.
Cyclops just dropped and Season 4 is incoming, but if you want a hero shooter break from Marvel Rivals, seven solid alternatives on PC are worth a run.
Hero 52 Shion just dropped and Overwatch 2's PC base is restless. Seven Overwatch alternatives on Windows that compete on hero design, team synergy, or pace.
Jujutsu Kaisen's surprise fighting game put anime brawlers back in the news. Seven anime fighting game apps for PC, ranked across rollback, casual, and competitive.
The Backrooms broke records again in a single week. Seven Backrooms-style horror game apps for Android that capture the liminal-space dread on mobile.
Destiny 2's Monument of Triumph closes the live-service era. Seven Destiny 2 alternatives for PC that respect your loot, your time, and your wallet.
Kingdom Hearts 4 fans are still waiting. While Square Enix takes its time, here are 7 Kingdom Hearts alternatives on PC that scratch the action-RPG itch.
PUBG's creator confirmed the end of his open-world survival project, sending genre fans looking elsewhere. We tested 7 survival games on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Polygon called Widow's Bay episode 8 the best slasher since 2018's Halloween. We tested 7 slasher horror games on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Softonic noted Among Us is back in rotation. We tested 7 social deduction games on Windows, macOS, and Linux that hold up across long Discord nights.
ESO's June 2026 update is a real return reason, but it isn't the only fantasy MMO worth the time. Seven Elder Scrolls Online alternatives for Windows.
Bethesda's 2026 update gave Fallout 76 a real reason to log back in. Seven Fallout 76 alternatives for Windows for the days you're between visits.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 lands in September. Seven Minecraft Dungeons alternatives for Windows that fill the loot-and-loop gap with co-op friendly runs.
Polygon called Vivarium the cozy life-sim that stole the Xbox Showcase. We tested 7 desktop games that scratch the Stardew Valley itch in 2026.
Polygon traced Backrooms back to the Robin Williams thriller One Hour Photo. These seven Backrooms-style horror games on PC keep that buzzing-fluorescent dread alive.
Eurogamer's Day of the Devs reveal of Trine 6 reignited the co-op puzzle platformer thread. Seven games for couch and online split-screen runs in 2026.
Gears of War: E-Day arrives this fall, PC included. While we wait, we ranked 7 PC games that hit the same cover-shooting, chainsaw-bayonet weight.
The Halo: Combat Evolved remake lands this summer. Until it ships, we ranked 7 PC shooters that capture the same sandbox-vs-Covenant rhythm.
Pokémon Champions finally got a mobile date. Eight battle apps that scratch the catch-train-fight itch on Android, official Pokémon games and creature-collector cousins.
State of Decay 3 got its gameplay reveal, but it's months away. We ranked 7 PC zombie survival games that scratch the same base-building, permadeath, scavenge-or-die itch.
Frozenbyte just announced Trine 6 at Day of the Devs. While you wait, these seven Trine alternatives keep the three-friends-three-classes puzzle platformer feel alive on PC.
Yooka-Laylee Kart is the headliner of Day of the Devs 2026, but PC players don't have to wait. We tested 7 kart racing games on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
ARC Raiders reset what an extraction shooter can feel like, and now Modern Warfare 4's DMZ is chasing it. Here are seven ARC Raiders alternatives worth your evenings.
Gundam Rogue Orbit just got revealed, with action-game director Hidetaka Miyazaki acknowledged. Here are 7 Armored Core alternatives worth playing on PC right now.
Guild Wars 3 was officially confirmed at Summer Game Fest 2026. While ArenaNet builds it, here are 7 Guild Wars alternatives worth playing on PC right now.
Microsoft's new Xbox PC app is the first real challenge to Steam Big Picture in years. Here are seven Steam Big Picture alternatives that unify your library on Windows and Linux.
Aion 2's global Steam launch is set for late 2026 but PC MMO fans want options now. Seven Aion 2 alternatives for Windows worth running through this year.
Crossfire is getting a fresh cover-shooter reboot from ex-Modern Warfare devs. Seven Crossfire alternatives for Windows for tactical FPS players right now.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Ascendance expansion brings back elder dragons but the wait between hunts is real. Seven Monster Hunter Wilds alternatives for Windows.
Street Fighter 6 just added Tifa to the Year 4 roster. Seven Street Fighter 6 alternatives for Windows for players who want a different fighter to main.
Virtua Fighter: Crossroads brings Yakuza flair to the series. Seven Virtua Fighter 5 alternatives for Windows for 3D fighter players waiting for the sequel.
99 Nights in Forest Sandbox rides the Roblox forest survival trend, but the loop runs thin. Here are 7 mobile survival sandbox alternatives worth installing.
The next game from the Alien Isolation team has dinosaurs in it, and we already have a wave of dinosaur survival games on PC. We tested 7 of them.
Mark Waid's Justice League RPG hype put VTTs back in the conversation. We ranked 7 desktop apps for virtual tabletop RPGs — Foundry, Roll20, Fantasy Grounds, and more.
Forza Horizon 6 is moving units in Shibuya but PC players need a fix now. We ranked 7 open-world and arcade racers on Steam to fill the gap.
The galactic war is shifting again. We ranked 7 co-op PvE shooters on Steam that scratch the same teamwork, friendly-fire, and big-bug itch as Helldivers 2.
LIVE RUSSIA puts Russian roleplay servers on a phone, but lag and queue times push players to look elsewhere. Here are 7 mobile open-world MMOs worth trying.
Amazon canceled the LotR MMO but said the franchise still has games coming. Until then, we ranked 7 PC MMORPGs that scratch the same Middle-earth itch.
Magic's Marvel crossover is the biggest set in years, but the price-per-deck has not gotten friendlier. We tested 7 MTG Arena alternatives on PC.
Ultima Online's designer is back with a new sandbox MMO. We tested 7 Ultima Online alternatives on PC for players ready to move on.
Call of Duty Warzone is winding down on PC, and the battle royale crowd is moving. We ranked 7 free and paid Warzone alternatives on Steam.
Marathon's season 2 launch has been bumpy and the extraction-shooter audience is already shopping around. Seven Marathon alternatives for Windows, ranked by what they do better.
Thick As Thieves nails the heist fantasy but launches incomplete and the early-access roadmap is long. Seven Thick As Thieves alternatives for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Until Dawn 2 was announced for PS5 in 2027, but the original is on PC and the choice-driven horror genre is full. We ranked 7 PC alternatives on Steam.
Elite Auto Brazil mixes bikes and classic cars but online play is still planned. Seven Brazilian sandboxes and stunt sims that fill the gap right now.
Grau na leste - SP keeps the east-side São Paulo grau scene tight, but the map and bike list run thin. Seven Brazilian moto alternatives worth trying.
GGG keeps PoE1 alive, but which ARPG should fill your next 200 hours? We ranked 7 Path of Exile alternatives for PC, from Last Epoch to Titan Quest II.
Repetitive levels and heavy ads push 456 Run Challenge players to other survival party games. Seven 456 Run Challenge alternatives worth installing in 2026.
Among Us is showing its age and the three-role formula is thin. Seven Among Us alternatives for desktop with more roles, better voice chat, and faster lobbies in 2026.
Crowded servers and dated UI push Car Parking Multiplayer players to other open-world driving sims. Seven Car Parking Multiplayer alternatives worth installing.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is over a decade old and the map is starting to feel familiar. Seven Euro Truck Simulator 2 alternatives for desktop in 2026.
GTA V is over a decade old and GTA Online keeps drifting toward monetization. We tested 7 GTA V alternatives for desktop that scratch the open-world itch in 2026.
Minecraft on PC still rules sandboxes, but the Microsoft account requirement and aging engine push players elsewhere. Seven Minecraft alternatives for desktop in 2026.
Modern Warfare 4 signaled a return to grounded, round-based shooters. These seven tactical shooter games for Android nail the low-TTK, recoil-driven CS feel on a phone.
Tekken 8's online and DLC pricing push players to look around. Seven Tekken 8 alternatives for PC fighting game fans in 2026.
Pass-the-phone, two-on-one-tablet, and casted-to-TV multiplayer. Seven couch co-op games for Android in 2026, ranked after a weekend of testing.
Run, manage, or monitor a Minecraft server from a phone. Seven hosting and admin apps for Android in 2026, ranked after testing on real worlds.
Nintendo's mobile catalogue is small but specific. We tested the 6 still-live Nintendo and Pokémon games on Android, ranked by what they do well.
Tired of PokeRaid's room wait times, friend-code spam, or premium gates? Here are 7 PokeRaid alternatives in 2026 for finding remote Pokémon GO raids.
Snipers Duel is the tactical 1v1 PvP draw, but matchmaking and weapon balance stall fast. Here are 7 Snipers Duel alternatives across sniper, puzzle-shot, and assassin games.
Seven classic arcade games tested on Android, ranked on authenticity, touch controls, replay value, and how cleanly each one ports the coin-op feel to a phone.
Seven Dragon Ball mobile games tested on Android, ranked on combat, character roster, story mode, and how fair the gacha really is for free players.
Seven Westeros-themed and medieval-fantasy strategy games on Android, tested for combat depth, faction systems, multiplayer politics, and how much they actually feel like Thrones.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is back and the genre is busy. These seven Android FPS games deliver realistic loadouts, tactical maps and competitive multiplayer in 2026.
Seven Naruto and shinobi-themed action games tested on Android, ranked on combat depth, jutsu variety, multiplayer support, and how true they stay to the source material.
Seven pool and billiards games on Android tested for cue control, online matchmaking, table physics, and how fair the free tiers actually are.
Seven table tennis games on Android tested for physics, paddle control, online play, and how close they actually feel to a real ping pong rally.
Eight tower defense games tested on Android, ranked on map variety, tower depth, replay value, and how playable each one stays without paying for upgrades.
Open-world combat, monster hunting and a real story. These seven Android RPGs come closest to the Witcher feel on a phone, with notes on offline play, downloads and grind.
With Modern Warfare 4 on the way and CoD Mobile feeling stale to many players, these seven mobile shooters fill the gap on Android.
Craft World is pleasant but shallow. These 7 alternatives bring deeper sandbox building, multiplayer servers, and survival modes for block-game fans.
Cumi Darat Multiplayer's diesel-smoke driving is fun, but the player count thins outside peak hours. These 7 alternatives keep the Indonesian sim feel.
Gami's hire-a-player model gets pricey and matching weakens off-peak. Here are 7 Gami alternatives for finding squad mates and gaming friends in Indonesia.
Gemgala's 8-mic cap and BlockMe spending tiers wear thin fast. Here are 7 Gemgala alternatives that keep voice rooms and party games together.
Hago is huge, but voice rooms lag during peak hours and the casual game roster has thinned out. Here are 7 Hago alternatives that keep parties and games together.
Herex Simulator Indonesia nails street-racing culture, but content updates lag. These 7 alternatives keep the modified-bike feel with fresher routes and modes.
Seven Android action RPGs that put monster combat at the centre, tested for combat depth, build variety, story, and how well they handle phone-friendly session length.
Ojol The Game's daily-driver loop is fun, but the map and order variety wear thin. These 7 alternatives cover Indonesian ride-hailing, trucking, and street sims.
PUBG on PC keeps losing players to cheaters and rough performance. We tested 7 PUBG alternatives for desktop that hold up better in 2026.
157 Grau: Online RP's server drops, slow car drops, and patchy mission flow push players elsewhere. Seven Brazilian RP and motorcycle alternatives worth installing.
Car Driving: Drag Racing 3D's shallow tuning, narrow track list, and ad-heavy loop push players elsewhere. Seven drag, drift, and street racing alternatives.
Destiny 2 is winding down and there is no true Borderlands on phones, but these 8 loot-driven shooter games for Android come the closest.
Serious Sam never made it to phones. These seven Android arena FPS and horde shooter games come closest, with notes on touch controls and online stability.
AC Identity's servers are gone and Rebellion is stuck in 2020. Here are 7 action-stealth and open-world games that actually scratch that parkour-and-blades itch on Android.
Running D&D on Android? We tested 7 apps for character sheets, dice rolling, initiative tracking, and spell lookup. Here's what actually works at the table.
Rocket League Sideswipe shut down in late 2024. These seven Android alternatives keep car-soccer and arcade football alive on mobile, with notes on each compromise.
The Sims Mobile funnels every action through energy timers and currency gates. These seven life sim alternatives give you more freedom, fewer paywalls, and no waiting around.
Stardew Valley has no Android port. Here are 7 farming and life-sim games that scratch the same itch -- crops, relationships, exploration, and all.
Subnautica is PC and console only. These 7 Android games deliver the same underwater survival and open-world exploration on your phone.
Subnautica 2 brought co-op survival to the spotlight again. These seven Android survival games already let you play with friends, with notes on each compromise.
Tekken has no real mobile port. These 7 fighting games fill the gap: Skullgirls, Shadow Fight, Dragon Ball Legends, and more, ranked for Android.
Uni lets players hop between custom worlds with friends but ad density and content gaps push users elsewhere. Seven social sandbox alternatives covering Roblox-style, avatar, and metaverse picks.
Download MPL Pro APK for Android in the US from Aptoide. Our review covers cash games, free practice, state rules, payments, and install checks.
Limited map size and grindy economy push Car Simulator 2 players to other open-world driving sims. Seven Car Simulator 2 alternatives worth installing in 2026.
Server queues and ping issues push МАТРЕШКА РП players to other Russian RP launchers. Seven roleplay alternatives covering open-world Russia, voice chat and business sims.
Oxide's wipe cycle and pay-to-skip grind push players to look elsewhere. Seven Rust-style mobile survival alternatives that hold up in 2026.
Limited venues and grind for premium apartments push Sunday City fans elsewhere. Seven open-world life simulator alternatives worth installing in 2026.
Big Farm Homestead's energy gates and slow mystery arc wear thin on long sessions. Seven Big Farm Homestead alternatives for farming sims on Android in 2026.
The Adventures of Elliot teases a hand-painted fairy adventure. Seven Android games already deliver that gentle, magical feeling, from Sky: Children of the Light to GRIS.
Forza Horizon 6 just recreated Han's Garage from Tokyo Drift, but the drift scene on Android is its own thing. Seven picks that nail counter-steer, tuning, and tandem battles on a phone.
Arc Raiders pushed extraction shooters into the mainstream, but the genre has been growing on mobile for years. Seven Android picks that nail the loot-and-extract loop on a phone.
Fishing Clash's lure-card grind and PvP energy gates push casual anglers elsewhere. Seven Fishing Clash alternatives for realistic and casual fishing on Android in 2026.
Smule, StarMaker, WeSing, and the catalogue subscriptions: seven Android karaoke apps for solo singers, duets, livestream rooms, and TV-paired family sessions.
Paralives lands on Steam next week. Eight Sims-style life sim games on Android cover the same itch, from family households and careers to social worlds and pure roleplay.
God of War's next entry has fans hunting Norse lore again. Seven Android games scratch the same itch, from Viking war MMOs and Thor action RPGs to Cultures: Northland.
The new Mass Effect news from Hasbro and the Mandalorian timeline beat both pulled space adventure back into the spotlight. Seven Android picks for trading, fighting, and surveying the void.
Polygon's interview with the team behind Let's Go to France pulled board gaming back into the spotlight. Seven digital board game apps on Android, from Catan and Ticket to Ride to Wingspan and Pandemic.
Soccer Referee Simulator 3D puts you in the official's shoes, but the career loop and VAR scripts repeat fast. Here are 7 football alternatives worth the switch.
We tested seven DC games for Android in 2026, ranking on roster depth, offline play, gacha pressure, and how it feels to play as Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman.
Square Enix is calling its next RPG 'somewhat gacha-like' and the genre keeps getting bigger. These eight Android gacha games range from action-RPG showcase to tactical and turn-based picks worth the time investment.
The best open-world crime games for Android in 2026, tested across paid Netflix Rockstar ports and free Gangstar-style sandboxes. Picks for the GTA 6 wait.
The Talos Principle 3 reveal is a reminder that thinking games still sell. Our pick of seven Android logic and spatial puzzle games that scratch the same itch on a phone.
We tested seven fighting games on Android for touch controls, online matchmaking, monetization, and how much fun a match actually is. From platform brawlers to combo-heavy 1v1s.
Marvel Rivals is on PC and console only. These seven hero shooter games for Android are the closest mobile picks, with unique characters and team-based combat.
Mortal Kombat Mobile is the easy default, but its grind is brutal. We compared seven Android fighting games that match its style, faction roster, or PvP loop without the stamina wait.
With Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 announced and the squad-shooter genre back on console, here are seven co-op shooter games on Android worth playing with friends, from CoD Mobile Zombies to Arena Breakout.
2 3 4 Player Mini Games has 441 million downloads but the same 30 mini games and ad load wear thin. Here are 7 local-multiplayer alternatives worth installing.
Mobile Legends, Wild Rift, Clash Royale and four more Brawl Stars alternatives compared. Find the right pick based on match length, monetization, and MOBA depth.
PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, Free Fire and four more Fortnite alternatives that work on Android in 2026. Compare modes, device requirements, and cost.
Free Fire's bot-stuffed lobbies and unbalanced matchmaking frustrate players at every level. These 7 Free Fire alternatives give you a fairer fight — and more ways to play.
PUBG Mobile's cheater problem and bloated Recall Tower meta frustrate competitive players. These 7 PUBG Mobile alternatives give you a cleaner battle royale experience.
