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Games Like Fall Guys (2026): 10 Party Games to Try With Friends

If you love Fall Guys, look for a party game with silly physics, short rounds and rules anyone can pick up, whether that's a race, a brawl or a level-building game. This page lists ten options in no particular order, shows which are listed as free to download, and explains how to choose.

Fall Guys turned a silly idea into a party: a crowd of wobbly jellybean characters running, jumping and tumbling through obstacle courses until one is left standing. If you've played it to death with friends and want something with the same giggly, chaotic energy, there's a surprising range to choose from.

Here are ten party and obstacle games to try, listed in no particular order and sorted from A to Z. I put them together by reading each game's own store page, so every description sticks to what those pages say. Some are races, some are brawlers and some are puzzle-and-chaos games. If you're after something to play together on a single screen, my guide to two-player games on one phone has more ideas.

Fall Guys style party games in one table

In the free to play column, Yes means the game's store page lists it as free to download. Several of these games are listed as not free to download, so check each store page in your own country before you commit. Store details change, so don't rely on this table alone.

GamePlatformsGood forFree to play
BrawlhallaWindows, Mac (Steam)Free-for-all platform fighting, online or localYes
Crab GameWindows, Mac, Linux (Steam)Last-player-standing minigames from childhood gamesYes
Gang BeastsWindows, Mac, Linux (Steam)Slapstick wobbly fighting with friendsNo
Heave HoWindows, Mac (Steam)Swinging and grabbing your way through coursesNo
Human Fall FlatWindows, Mac (Steam)Wobbly puzzle platforming, solo or with othersNo
Party AnimalsWindows (Steam)Fuzzy animal brawls online or on one screenNo
Pummel PartyWindows (Steam)Board game rounds mixed with party minigamesNo
Stick Fight: The GameWindows, Mac (Steam)Physics fights with stick charactersNo
Stumble GuysWindows (Steam), iPhone, iPadA 32-player obstacle course race on phone or PCYes
Ultimate Chicken HorseWindows, Mac, Linux (Steam)Building the level together while trying to winNo

Ten party and obstacle games to try after Fall Guys, A to Z

Brawlhalla

Best for: Players who want fast, friendly scrapping for up to eight, with casual free-for-alls and private rooms for friends.

Crab Game

Best for: Groups who enjoy short rounds of playground-style challenges, played from a first-person view until only one player is left.

Gang Beasts

Best for: Friends who want silly, floppy brawls on hazardous stages, played online or on a shared screen.

Heave Ho

Best for: Couch groups of up to four who like grabbing, swinging and getting in each other's way, either together or head to head.

Human Fall Flat

Best for: People who like physics and silliness together, with floating dream levels to solve alone or with up to eight players.

Party Animals

Best for: Friends who like cute characters, realistic physics and chaotic scraps, whether they're online or sitting side by side.

Pummel Party

Best for: Groups of four to eight who want absurd items, friendly sabotage and a collection of quick minigames.

Stick Fight: The Game

Best for: Friends who want quick rounds of messy stick-character battles, played online or on the same screen.

Stumble Guys

Best for: Players who want the closest feel to a big obstacle-course party royale, dashing, jumping and falling until one player remains.

Ultimate Chicken Horse

Best for: Groups who enjoy placing traps and hazards for each other while still trying to reach the finish themselves.

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What gives a game that Fall Guys feeling

A good Fall Guys style game has a few things in common. Understanding them helps you spot which titles will suit your group before you install anything.

  • Silly physics. Characters that flop, wobble and fall over make mistakes funny rather than frustrating.
  • Short rounds. Quick matches mean you can jump in, laugh and play again without a big time commitment.
  • Easy rules. Anyone should be able to understand the goal within seconds, even if they never play games.
  • Shared chaos. The best moments come when other players get in your way, so look for games with several people at once.
  • Low stakes. Losing should feel like part of the joke, not a punishment.

Fall Guys alternatives by group: friends, family and online crowds

  • Couch groups sitting on one sofa suit games that mention shared or split screen play on their store page.
  • Online friends in different homes need games with online multiplayer, so check that the listing says so.
  • Large lobbies suit anyone who loved the big crowd feel of the original, with many players in one race.
  • Puzzle-minded players may prefer a game where cooperation and building matter as much as speed.
  • Competitive friends will probably like brawlers where the last one standing wins.

If your group likes racing too, offline racing games for PC is worth a look, and games that run on laptops with 4GB of RAM helps if your computer is on the modest side.

Checking your device before picking a Fall Guys style game

Not every title on this page is available everywhere. Most are listed on Steam for computers, and only one is listed on the App Store as well. Before you decide, work through a short checklist.

  1. Find the game's own store page and read the platform list.
  2. Check the system requirements against your computer.
  3. Look for the words online multiplayer or shared screen, depending on how you plan to play.
  4. Note whether the game is listed as free to download or not.
  5. Read the age rating or content notes, then think about who'll be in the room.

Fall Guys style games and younger players: what parents should check

Party games look cartoony, but the content differs. Some feature slapstick fighting, and online games can include chat with strangers. Steam pages don't always show a rating for these titles, so parents should check each game's rating, content notes and chat settings before a child plays, and sit in on the first session.

Slip-ups when shopping for Fall Guys alternatives

  • Expecting a big online crowd, then finding the game is built for four people on a sofa.
  • Joining a game with few players online, so matches take ages to fill.
  • Assuming a free game has no extras, without reading the store page.
  • Forgetting that voice and text chat may be switched on by default.
  • Ignoring the platform list and downloading the wrong version.

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Picking your next party game after Fall Guys

Decide who you'll play with first, because that answers half the question. Online friends, a family on one sofa and a solo player after a quick race all need different games. Try one or two from the list, and keep the one that gets your group laughing. If you'd like to see whether a console subscription can help you try games offline, playing Game Pass games offline explains what works.

Frequently asked questions

Are there games exactly like Fall Guys?

No game is an exact copy, but several share the silly physics, short rounds and big crowds. Each adds its own twist, such as brawling, building levels or minigames. Try a couple to see which twist suits your group.

Which games like Fall Guys are free to download?

The games with a Yes in the free to play column are listed as free to download on their store pages. The others show as not free, so check the store page in your own country for the current details.

Can I play these party games on one screen?

Some can. Look for the words shared or split screen on the store page. Others are online only, so read the listing before you install.

Are party games like Fall Guys suitable for children?

Ratings and content differ. Some games feature cartoon fighting and online chat, so check each store page's rating and chat settings, and play together first if you're unsure.

Do games like Fall Guys work on a phone?

Most of the games on this page are listed on Steam for computers. Only one is also listed on the App Store, so check your own device's store for what's available.

Published and maintained by the Lilach Bullock team, covering marketing, AI and business growth.
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