Minecraft is no doubt one of the largest and most played games out there. There’s a reason that so many people play this game; it has its charm, but it also has some very clever gameplay mechanics that keep this game interesting to play at all times. Building structures, fighting unusual creatures, and surviving this hostile world—these things have kept this game at the center of interest for all gamers at all times.
But one must understand that even though many people play Minecraft, that does not mean that it is the only game that has a large fanbase that plays this game day in and day out. There are a bunch of other games, too. Here are two such games that rival Minecraft in terms of their player base.
Fortnite offers Minecraft-like building with a lot of guns
Minecraft is a game with a bunch of players digging through the map and using those blocks to build stuff. Fortnite is a game where players can break structures, collect resources, and build what they want.
But this game did not stay limited to just building stuff for long. Eventually, developer Epic Games decided to add a brand-new mode to this game. It was the mighty Battle Royale mode. Up to 99 players would be dropped on an island, and they would have to fight each other for deer life.
Initially, people took to comparing this title with PUBG, but the unique aesthetics of Fortnite worked in its favor. Those CGI movie-like visuals. Those quirky emojis and a bunch of distinguished and exciting locations to uncover.
Eventually, Fortnite grew in popularity, and today it is so successful that there are huge communities online dedicated to this game. Nowadays, it has become so successful that by November, it had a player count of around 44.7 million. This is huge for a live service game, and thanks to all the hard work Epic Games has put into this title. They also continuously update this game to keep things fresh for their fans.
ROBLOX is yet another game with building mechanics
Kids everywhere are in love with this game, as it’s not just a game; it initially started to give kids a new medium to learn. In no time, this game surpassed the popularity of most of its competitors. Ever since it was launched first.
Just like Fortnite, developers have continuously made this game better. This improvement has gone so far that this game now allows players to build games inside it. Players can be seen designing complex titles within Roblox—titles that they even let others play for free or for a price.
ROBLOX like Minecraft and Fornite, has only grown with the passing years. And now, years later, it has become something unique and special altogether. It has won a few awards, and its player base stays as stable as it can be.
Some honorable mentions
While ROBLOX and Fortnite are no doubt the biggest games that can rival Minecraft in player base, There are other games like GTA 5, Cyberpunk 2077, and Battlefield 2042. All these games have had a life cycle full of hurdles, but their developers persevered.
They added new content, ended the cycle of bugs that these games had, and made them even more playable than they were in the initial stages. So yes, Minecraft is an incredibly popular game, but there are a bunch of titles that can match its popularity without a doubt.
