Best Games Like Palworld to Play Today

Palworld has taken the world by storm, and in this guide, I will go over the best games to play today that are like Palworld.

Here is a quick overview of the games you can play today that have different aspects that you love in Palworld.

Pokemon
Valheim
ARK: Survival Evolved
My Time At Sandrock
Cassette Beasts
Satisfactory
Dragon Quest Builders 2

Let’s dive more into the games.

The Pokemon Franchise

When it comes to monster-collecting games, you can not, not mention Pokemon. The internet was pretty fast to create a meme around the fact that Palworld looks like Pokemon with guns.

If you want to try out a game that essentially works around the idea of the monster-collecting mechanic then Pokemon can offer you various worthwhile experiences.

The main games are entertaining and unexpectedly fun to replay. You can create new and interesting teams with Pokemon you have never tried before.

If you want to check out something new in the Pokemon sphere, there are many many hacks out there to offer both a harder, and deeper narrative experience. Many talented people have shown us the heights this franchise can reach.

One main point is that Pokemon needs you to have a Nintendo console to play, but though a gray area let’s say you can always try your hand with emulation.

Since we are talking about Palwrold you should check out our guide on how to release captured pals, in case you don’t want one anymore.

Valheim

Valheim falls more in line with the survival, exploration, and production part of Palworld.

You and your friends will be dropped into a world with nothing and will have to start from scratch. You will need to build a home, gather resources, and learn how to defend yourself against the enemies that want you dead.

Valheim offers a vast world to explore, with different bosses stopping your progression until you defeat them. You will start from the basics of wood, and rocks until you reach the late game where you will have stronger options.

Though not as fleshed out there are animals you can find and tame. They will help you with some of your needs, as you reach more difficult points in your game.

ARK: Survival Evolved

Named as one of the inspirations of Palworld because of the dinosaur companions.

Not only does the game offer over 100+ creatures, but you can also use them in many different ways. You can ride them to explore the world, use them to hold your inventory on hand, and even breed them to raise babies.

Outside of the monster companion mechanics, the game offers a vast world to explore, expansive survival mechanics to keep in mind while playing, and also the ability to be self-sufficient by growing different crops.

Hunt, harvest resources, craft items, grow crops, research technologies, and build shelters to experience all that the game has to offer, while always being prepared for the worst.

When talking about preparing for the worst, Palworld has its own share of difficult decisions so check out our guide on the Black Market NPC location and how to sell pals if things don’t go exactly as planned.

My Time At Sandrock

Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder.

While most modern technology is destroyed, you will need to gather resources, build machines, deepen your bonds with the locals, and defend the town from the monsters.

Building on the foundation that My Time at Portia set, my Time at Sandrock improves upon the original in every way.

You will build up your production workshop, deepen your relationship with the villagers, and explore the world to find all its hidden secrets.

Cassette Beasts

A different take on the monster collecting genre of games Cassette Beasts finds the player stranded on a remote island.

To find a way home you’ll need to explore every inch of the island and record monsters to your trusty cassette tapes to gain their abilities.

You will tackle gym challenges, fuse your cassettes, solve puzzles, and locate dungeons. A more traditional RPG style of game, that offers a local coop experience.

Befriend different beasts, test out which ones you like more, and see what the people living on this island are doing while the story unfolds.

Grinding is part of any game, and if you feel that you fell behind check out our guide on the best exp farm and hot to level up fast in Palworld.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory leans heavily on the automation mechanic more than the exploration, and combat.

Play alone or with friends to thrive in the different environments to create huge automated factories, and utilize conveyor belts to the extreme.

Automate different vehicle types to reach your faraway outposts, utilize pipes to transfer liquid substances safely, and much more while trying to minimize manual labor as much as you can.

You have vehicles, jetpacks, jump pads, and many more ways at your disposal that make exploration easier and allow you to return to the automatization gameplay loop.

Whether you want to build the perfect factory that has a clean finished look, or a complicated web of conveyor belts connecting different sections, it’s all up to you, and what you want to create.

Dragon Quest Builders 2

The inspiration behind the monster designs in Palworld, Dragon Quests Builders 2 is a story-driven survival crafting open-world game.

The evil Children of Hargon are determined to eradicate all creators and have outlawed the building, cooking, and creation of all things.

As the Builder, you will need to prove yourself by helping the people of the realm to rebuild their destroyed lands. On each island you explore you will find different materials that will help you in your journey.

Build different structures, improve your skills, cultivate the land, and along with Malroth defeat all the fearsome monsters that stand in your way.

If you want to know more about what your pals are capable of, and not just some mysterious creatures check out our guide on the condenser and how to infuse pals in Palworld.

Final Thoughts

There are so many games released over the years that breathe new life into a game genre.

If you want to try out many different things while playing Palworld, check out our guide on how to respec stats in Palworld.

With the best games like Palworld to play today laid you, you are ready to embark on a new adventure and see if you can find the next best game for you. Let us know in the comments down below which games you enjoy playing as much as Palworld.

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