Palworld
In short: Palworld is an action game released in 2024 by Pocketpair, available on PC and Xbox. Our score: 7.8/10 (worth buying, especially on sale). Lowest price we found right now: $22.49.
Pokémon with guns in open world
Palworld combines creature collection with open-world survival in an ambitious mashup that took the gaming world by storm. Capture and befriend over 100 mysterious creatures called Pals, each with unique abilities for combat, crafting, farming, and exploration. Build elaborate bases where your Pals work alongside you, explore vast landscapes from lush forests to volcanic wastelands, and engage in intense multiplayer battles. With base building, factory automation, boss raids, and cooperative multiplayer, Palworld delivers a surprisingly deep and addictive experience.
Game details
- Developer: Pocketpair
- Publisher: Pocketpair
- Release year: 2024
- Platforms: PC, Xbox
- Category: action
Our review
Palworld is a surprising and fun combination of Pokémon with survival and building mechanics. Catch Pals, put them to work in factories, and fight in an open world. Despite early access, there is plenty of content and fun.
Pros
- Unique and addictive combination
- Large open world to explore
- Fun multiplayer
- Impressive Pal variety
- Relatively low price
Cons
- Still in early access
- Bugs and unstable performance
- Limited endgame depth
- Pal AI sometimes problematic
FAQ
- Is Palworld just Pokemon with guns?
- While it features creature collecting, Palworld is a survival crafting game with base building, multiplayer, and open-world exploration.
- Can you play Palworld with friends?
- Yes, Palworld supports multiplayer for up to 32 players on dedicated servers, or 4 players in co-op mode.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026