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Z1 Battle Royale is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 21 gameplay attributes and found 31 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ring of Elysium, PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Warzone lead the list, with Ring of Elysium reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Z1 Battle Royale special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale
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DarkMultiplayerPvP
Year 2018Dev Daybreak Games Company

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The closest game to Z1 Battle Royale is Ring of Elysium — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Warzone follow close behind.

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Games like Z1 Battle Royale

31 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Ring of Elysium
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonFree to PlayEarly Access
Steam👍 75%· 99KRAWG👍 35%· 383
Year 2018Dev Tencent GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with MOBA team gameplay, combat tactical and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

PUBG Mobile
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
IGDB87· 1
Year 2018Dev LightSpeed Studios · Tencent GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, battle royale tension and first-person shooting.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Call of Duty: Warzone
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPFirst Person
IGDB85· 5OC80· 27
Year 2020Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, battle royale tension and first-person shooting.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPOnlineCo-opRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonFree to PlayEarly Access
Steam👍 56%· 203KRAWG👍 7%· 66IGDB66· 4
Year 2018Dev Daybreak Games CompanyOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension.

Last Man Standing
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 61%· 17KRAWG👍 15%· 114
Year 2017Dev Free Reign EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics.

≠ Missing: post-apocalyptic world.

Tetris 99
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPFree to Play2D
IGDB84· 4OC83· 28
Year 2019Dev Arika · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, battle royale tension and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Marathon
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPFirst PersonSci-FiSkill Tree
Steam👍 85%· 49KIGDB87· 3OC81· 120
Year 2026Dev BungieOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, battle royale tension and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

My Hero Ultra Rumble
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opPvPThird PersonSolo
Steam👍 68%· 26K
Year 2023Dev Byking Inc. · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

DayZ
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 461KRAWG👍 43%· 465MC44IGDB69· 1OC41· 17
Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping third-person shooting

Apex Legends™
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opPvPRangedMeleeFirst PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 68%· 1.0MRAWG👍 64%· 2.4KMC80IGDB88· 11OC80· 84
Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, battle royale tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping third-person shooting

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeRangedDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 41KIGDB80· 11OC81· 161
Year 2019Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and battle royale tension

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

INTERSHELTER
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleePost-ApocalypticEarly Access
Steam👍 67%· 1.0KRAWG👍 12%· 33
Year 2016Dev Skies TechnologiesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Fortnite
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
IGDB83· 5
Year 2020Dev Epic GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, battle royale tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping first-person shooting

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineRangedMeleeFirst PersonThird PersonFree to PlayEarly Access
Steam👍 60%· 2.7MRAWG👍 46%· 2.0KMC81IGDB75· 16
Year 2017Dev Krafton · KRAFTONPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, combat tactical and single-player focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

The Culling
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonFree to PlayEarly Access
Steam👍 57%· 17KRAWG👍 18%· 102
Year 2016Dev Xaviant · Xaviant GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, strong narrative focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Z1 Battle Royale?
The closest game to Z1 Battle Royale is Ring of Elysium, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 16 gameplay attributes, including shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Z1 Battle Royale?
The three closest games to Z1 Battle Royale are: 1. Ring of Elysium (95/100, 16 shared attributes) 2. PUBG Mobile (88/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Call of Duty: Warzone (87/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Z1 Battle Royale's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 31 candidates across 21 dimensions.
Is PUBG Mobile similar to Z1 Battle Royale?
Yes, very much so — PUBG Mobile scores 88/100 similarity to Z1 Battle Royale. They share 8 attributes, including shooter and battle royale tension. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Z1 Battle Royale?
The best Shooter games similar to Z1 Battle Royale are Ring of Elysium, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Warzone and Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Z1 Battle Royale attributes like shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics.
How is similarity to Z1 Battle Royale calculated?
We compare Z1 Battle Royale against every game in our catalog using 21 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Z1 Battle Royale experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Z1 Battle Royale?
Yes — Apex Legends™, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and Team Fortress 2 are free and score well on similarity to Z1 Battle Royale. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.