The best Brawl Stars alternatives in 2026

1. 1

   Fortnite

   Battle royale, building, music and thousands of islands 8.4 +0.3 vs Brawl Stars
   • Better value +1.6
   • Slower -1.0
   • More features +0.8
   • More private +0.8

   Best for: Friend groups who want one free game with shooting, building, music and party modes

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2. 2

   Vampire Survivors

   Steer, survive and let your weapons fire themselves 8.4 +0.3 vs Brawl Stars
   • Better value +2.8
   • Weaker design -0.8

   Best for: Players who want a cheap, offline roguelite to pick up anywhere

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3. 3

   Call of Duty: Mobile

   Console-style Call of Duty multiplayer and battle royale 8.2 +0.1 vs Brawl Stars
   • Less private -1.0
   • More features +0.8
   • Slower -0.4
   • Better value +0.4

   Best for: Shooter fans who want real Call of Duty maps and modes on a phone

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4. 4

   Dead Cells

   Kill, die, learn and repeat in a castle that keeps changing 9.2 +1.1 vs Brawl Stars
   • More private +3.2
   • Better value +2.8
   • More features +0.8

   Best for: Players who want a deep, premium roguelite with no ads or timers

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5. 5

   Geometry Dash

   One-touch rhythm platformer with endless player-made levels 9.1 +1.0 vs Brawl Stars
   • More private +3.6
   • Better value +3.0
   • Weaker design -0.6
   • More features +0.4

   Best for: Players who love tough, music-driven challenges in short bursts

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6. 6

   PUBG Mobile

   The original 100-player battle royale, built for phones 8.1 0.0 vs Brawl Stars
   • Weaker design -0.6
   • More features +0.4

   Best for: Battle royale fans who want realistic gunplay and big 100-player matches

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7. 7

   Free Fire

   Fast 50-player battle royale matches in about ten minutes 7.6 -0.5 vs Brawl Stars
   • Weaker design -1.4
   • Less private -1.0

   Best for: Players with modest phones who want quick battle royale matches

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