Top 5 Alternatives to "Pokemon Go": More Than Just A Game, An Adventure!

For those of us who live for the thrill of a virtual treasure hunt, Pokemon Go has raised the bar for mobile gaming to an unprecedented level. But, what if we told you there are alternative augmented reality (AR) games that can give you a similar or even better adventurous experience? Sounds intriguing, right? Spiral down the rabbit hole with us as we unveil the top five alternative games to Pokemon Go. From battling mystical beasts to capturing virtual souvenirs around the globe, these games will surely captivate your imagination.

1. Draconius GO: Catch Your Own Dragon!

If you have exhausted your Pokemon Go experience and looking for a game with a similar theme but different creatures, draught your eye towards Draconius GO.

Gameplay

Much like Pokemon GO, Draconius GO is a GPS-based mobile game where players catch creatures, in this case, dragons and other mythological beings. These monsters can battle in local arenas, much like Pokemon gyms. You will need to walk around and visit different Pillars of Abundance (similar to Pokestops) to capture and grow your Dragonarian library. You can also encounter 'rifts', a unique take that allows you to enter a mystical world to discover rare creatures and treasures.

Story & Setting

In Draconius GO, you are welcomed into a world where the line between myth and reality is blurred. As a dragon-master-in-training, your journey includes quests and encountering monsters around your real-world environment. The game is a unique blend of augmented reality (AR) and GPS techniques, which means a walk in the real world becomes an adventure in dragon land.

2. Ingress Prime: Sci-fi In Your Smartphone

For those seeking an AR game focused not just on collecting but on strategy and collaboration, Ingress Prime poses the perfect alternative to Pokemon Go.

Gameplay

Ingress Prime divides players into two teams, Enlightened and Resistance, fighting to control 'portals' that are generally located around points of interest in the real world. Players can capture these portals for their team and link them together to control territory. The gameplay involves exploration, teamwork, and strategy with its deep storyline and myriad of challenges.

Story & Setting

The game revolves around exotic matter (XM) leaking into our world from another dimension. The setting is our real-world landscape transformed by this futuristic and alien invasion. You belong to one of the two factions trying to determine the future of humanity. Battling for control and strategically capturing territory, you become part of an international sci-fi battle while walking down your regular streets.

3. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite- Your Wizarding Adventure Awaits

Ever fantasized of receiving your Hogwarts letter and embarking on a magical journey? This AR game from the creators of Pokemon Go brings your fantasy to life.

Gameplay

In Wizards Unite, players must explore the real world to locate various in-game locales like inns, greenhouses, and fortresses. The goal is to find and return 'foundables' - objects, people, or creatures that are causing a ruckus in the muggle world. You can collect ingredients to brew potions and take on wizard challenges, engaging in magical combats.

Story & Setting

An event dubbed the "Calamity" has caused artifacts, creatures, and characters from the wizarding world to appear in the muggle world. You, as a new recruit of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force, have to investigate the cause of the calamity and return the foundables to their rightful place. While embarking on this magical journey, you can visit iconic locations from the series and encounter your favorite characters.

4. The Walking Dead: Our World- Survival in a Zombie Apocalypse

If you are a fan of thrilling sequences and zombie apocalypse, The Walking Dead: Our World, a game based on AMC’s popular series, is the ideal Pokemon Go alternative for you.

Gameplay

With augmented reality technology, you can fight off 'walkers' (zombies) who appear in your real-world location, alongside characters from the show. You can also complete missions to progress in the game, collect weaponry, and invite friends to survive together.

Story & Setting

Inspired by the Walking Dead Universe, your real world is invaded by flesh-hungry zombies. Your mission is to survive in this post-apocalyptic world, fight walkers, rescue survivors, and build safe houses.

5. Geocaching: The World’s Biggest Treasure Hunt

If you want to take a break from the fantasy world and enjoy a real-life treasure hunt, you might want to give Geocaching a try.

Gameplay

Geocaching is a GPS-based adventure where you find hidden 'geocaches' or small containers with a logbook and sometimes trinkets, that other players have concealed all over the world. Unlike other AR games, this doesn’t involve battling or capturing creatures but encourages you to explore the world around you.

Story & Setting

In Geocaching, the world is your playground. The setting is the real world where millions of containers are hidden by your fellow geocachers. This game has no specific story or characters but you become part of a worldwide treasure hunting community.

Surely, Pokemon Go has revolutionized the mobile gaming experience, bringing the entire world together for a unique treasure hunt. But the gaming world is never short of creativity and innovation. Give these alternatives a try and who knows, you might just wander into a world that offers you the thrill and excitement you crave for. So, go ahead and game on!